Don't look, if bugs make you squirm!
Dec 9, 2016 12:59:13 #
Dec 9, 2016 13:14:54 #
I opened the door last spring, and there was this large Mantis on the tree, looking for prey. Her head swiveled at my movement, and I had the distinct impression that I was being evaluated
Dec 9, 2016 13:26:09 #
BeaverNewby wrote:
Praying Mantis hunting and feeding
Mantis are so interesting to watch... especially when they turn to follow your motion. Nice shots.
Dec 9, 2016 19:12:50 #
They are very fascinating Insects. There slow motion stalking of there prey is incredible. It hung around several days.
Thanks rgrenaderphoto and jimmya
Thanks rgrenaderphoto and jimmya
Dec 9, 2016 22:43:44 #
This is most likely a Carolina Mantis (Stagmomantis carolina): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carolina_mantis
Dec 9, 2016 22:52:53 #
Did you know that Praying Mantis is the only insect that can turn its head?
Dec 10, 2016 02:57:16 #
Earworms wrote:
Not quite: http://www.shutterstock.com/video/clip-2134166-stock-footage-insect-small-white-butterfly-turn-head-studio-shot.htmlDid you know that Praying Mantis is the only insect that can turn its head?
Dec 10, 2016 05:30:42 #
Here are two more views!
Out in the open
You can almost hear him thinking?
Dec 10, 2016 06:07:56 #
Dec 10, 2016 06:11:29 #
Earworms wrote:
Did you know that Praying Mantis is the only insect that can turn its head?
No, but I did observe him make some incredible quick moves.
Thanks for commenting.
Dec 10, 2016 06:13:52 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Not even close in the range of motion though!
Thanks for taking a look.
Dec 10, 2016 06:29:27 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
This is most likely a Carolina Mantis (Stagmomantis carolina): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carolina_mantis
look here, it might not be a Carolina Mantis. It's wing is a closer match to this one.
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Praying+Mantis+Habitat&id=553979FBF8DF21678F6A962A41CB5BE81D327F58&FORM=IDBQDM
Dec 10, 2016 11:39:19 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
I opened the door last spring, and there was this large Mantis on the tree, looking for prey. Her head swiveled at my movement, and I had the distinct impression that I was being evaluated
Your invaluable support is missed in the Attic. I am sure, however, that you have more peace of mind now. Cheers.
Dec 10, 2016 13:07:18 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
This is most likely a Carolina Mantis (Stagmomantis carolina): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carolina_mantis
I suspect the imported Chinese mantis (Tenodera sinensis): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_mantis This can eat the Carolina species for lunch.
Dec 10, 2016 23:15:07 #
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