CLOSED: What in the world is this?

Watch Reply
More
Mark unread Print Skip to new
margaran (Maggie) Jacksonvill, FL(Zone 9a) Jun 05, 2006

Looks like a member of the walking stick family. Can anyone be more specific?

Thanks,

Maggie

Thumbnail by margaran
Post #2353485
Quote
margaran (Maggie) Jacksonvill, FL(Zone 9a) Jun 05, 2006

He looks like s/he's covered in lichen.

Maggie

Thumbnail by margaran
Post #2353490
Quote
gregr18 Bridgewater, MA(Zone 6b) Jun 05, 2006

It is a mantid of the genus Gonatista. They have those plates on their abdomens like this one does. I'll see if I can find a picture for comparison on the internet.

-Greg

I think this one might be it, Gonatista grisea, or a closely related species.
http://bugguide.net/node/view/32795/bgimage

Edited to add the link.

This message was edited Jun 5, 2006 12:15 AM

This message was edited Jun 5, 2006 12:15 AM

Post #2353513
Quote
margaran (Maggie) Jacksonvill, FL(Zone 9a) Jun 05, 2006

Thanks, that's it.

Maggie

Post #2353901
Quote
azreno Mesa, AZ(Zone 9b) Jun 05, 2006

That is fabulous!

Post #2354185
Quote

Post a Reply to this Thread

Please or sign up to post.
Back to Forum Homepage

More Insect and Spider Identification Threads

Go to all Insect and Spider Identification threads
BACK TO TOP