Insects - Is that leg yours, mine or his? I don't know if this was Mom carrying junior out for a snack, an argument over how a meal is to be divided, or a Ménage à trois of the insect...

Rick36203 Loc: Northeast Alabama

I don't know if this was Mom carrying junior out for a snack, an argument over how a meal is to be divided, or a Ménage à trois of the insect world gone terribly wrong. The headless, partially consumed insect was still moving, and it's green legs were intertwined with the mantis' bodies. The small mantis was not about to leave it's perch on top of the large mantis, possibly for fear of becoming the next meal.

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ebbote Loc: Hockley, Texas

Nice and sharp captures Rick.

iDoc Loc: Knoxville,Tennessee

Clever title. I like the first image. It gives new meaning to 'having a leg up'.

Jimjay Loc: Weeki Wachee, Fl.

Rick36203 wrote:

I don't know if this was Mom carrying junior out for a snack, an argument over how a meal is to be divided, or a Ménage à trois of the insect world gone terribly wrong. The headless, partially consumed insect was still moving, and it's green legs were intertwined with the mantis' bodies. The small mantis was not about to leave it's perch on top of the large mantis, possibly for fear of becoming the next meal.

Looks like neither is too sure what to do next...Very nice capture.

Rick36203 Loc: Northeast Alabama

ebbote wrote:

Nice and sharp captures Rick.

Thank you. Extension tube for close focus, and flash to help with any un-steady camera hand.

Rick36203 Loc: Northeast Alabama

iDoc wrote:

Clever title. I like the first image. It gives new meaning to 'having a leg up'.

Thank you. I enjoy attempting to amuse with titles and descriptions, but I made sure to preface with the word "Insects" for those that hate to be "tricked" into viewing something they have no desire to see. :)

Susan yamakawa

Interesting find for sure !!;)

angela k Loc: Long Island

Wonderful shots Rick!!!
Looks like they might be playing twister!!!
:thumbup:

Rick36203 Loc: Northeast Alabama

Jimjay wrote:

Looks like neither is too sure what to do next...Very nice capture.

Thanks Jimjay.

The small mantis did not want to separate from the other. I wanted to see the "meal" a little better and I had quite a time removing it without harming the others. The "meal's" legs were not only intertwined... they were still gripping the others' bodies. I'm still not sure what type of insect it was.

Rick36203 Loc: Northeast Alabama

Thank you Susan and Angela K -

And, If it's a game of insect twister, it's not a version I ever want to play... "Left foot green... Now, chew your neighbor's head off." :)

angela k Loc: Long Island

Rick36203 wrote:

Thank you Susan and Angela K -

And, If it's a game of insect twister, it's not a version I ever want to play... "Left foot green... Now, chew your neighbor's head off." :)

Hahahhaaaaa....
count me out also!!

merrytexan Loc: georgia

Rick36203 wrote:

I don't know if this was Mom carrying junior out for a snack, an argument over how a meal is to be divided, or a Ménage à trois of the insect world gone terribly wrong. The headless, partially consumed insect was still moving, and it's green legs were intertwined with the mantis' bodies. The small mantis was not about to leave it's perch on top of the large mantis, possibly for fear of becoming the next meal.

amazing shots and clever title rick! good job:)

infocus Loc: Australia

Rick36203 wrote:

I don't know if this was Mom carrying junior out for a snack, an argument over how a meal is to be divided, or a Ménage à trois of the insect world gone terribly wrong. The headless, partially consumed insect was still moving, and it's green legs were intertwined with the mantis' bodies. The small mantis was not about to leave it's perch on top of the large mantis, possibly for fear of becoming the next meal.

He is about to lose his head.

colo43 Loc: Eastern Plains of Colorado

Rick36203 wrote:

I don't know if this was Mom carrying junior out for a snack, an argument over how a meal is to be divided, or a Ménage à trois of the insect world gone terribly wrong. The headless, partially consumed insect was still moving, and it's green legs were intertwined with the mantis' bodies. The small mantis was not about to leave it's perch on top of the large mantis, possibly for fear of becoming the next meal.

Oh My Goodness- thats some shot!

riverlass Loc: northern California

Take about a photo telling a story. This one has all kinds of possibilities. Great shots. I'm afraid the smaller Mantis is dead meat.