Never seen one this color before
Aug 27, 2016 17:11:10 #
Aug 27, 2016 17:17:19 #
Was it moving? To me it looks like it could be an old shed skin (exoskeleton), which they do as they grow
Aug 27, 2016 17:19:07 #
Nope....he was moving.....I though it was dead at first myself. Then he turned and looked me.
I just attached another shot.
I just attached another shot.
Aug 27, 2016 17:31:19 #
I just googled albino praying mantis and they exist. However, apparently most Mantises are nearly white shortly after moulting, then gradually darken. So, we have two possible scenarios. If possible keep an eye on this guy/gal and see what happens.
Great shots, by the way.
Great shots, by the way.
Aug 27, 2016 17:41:03 #
Psergel wrote:
I thought they only came in green
Love the shots Psergel. We like those guys. They eat mosquitos for breakfast.
Aug 27, 2016 19:09:54 #
Aug 28, 2016 05:21:14 #
Aug 28, 2016 06:05:16 #
Psergel wrote:
I thought they only came in green
Marvelous captures what ever colour it's supposed to be.
Aug 28, 2016 06:43:55 #
Aug 28, 2016 08:25:24 #
Several online articles say they change color for camouflage. I've seen both here, green in the gardens and brown on the sides of buildings.
Fun shots!
Fun shots!
Aug 28, 2016 08:30:57 #
Aug 28, 2016 09:34:15 #
Great set Paul!! I have seen them this color, but they seem to get green again.
Aug 28, 2016 09:51:28 #
Great shots Paul. Wonderful detail. Yes, they can change color. I had a brown walking stick climb up on a pure white screen habitat where I am rearing Imperial Silk Moths and it did it's best to change to white. I wish I had taken a picture now. You could hardly see it. Cool.
-Doc
-Doc
Aug 28, 2016 09:59:00 #
Aug 28, 2016 10:36:22 #
shangyrhee
Loc: Nashville TN to Sacramento CA
Excellent capture !!! I wonder what it can see with his eyes ? Thank you for sharing. Shang
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