Somewhat related but very different. And a ‘Can you spot the… ?’ game
Jul 18, 2020 11:41:48 #
It will be very hot today, so I am posting more of last summers pictures now and hope to venture out with the camera tomorrow.
The late summer has its benefits, one being that is the time where one can find adult walkingsticks and praying mantises. These insects come from separate though related insect orders. Of course, walkingsticks are herbivores, while praying mantids are predators. Anywho…
Here is a big male walking stick (Diapheromera femorata), with a body that is easily 3 inches long. Males seem to be more easily found than females, even though the latter are considerably larger. I suppose this is because males wander to look for the ladies, while females stay up in the trees.
Walkingstick by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
Walkingstick by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
In most fields I can pretty easily find praying mantises (mantids?). I get two species where I live, although both are imports to the U.S. Here is an example of the European mantis (Mantis religiosa). The other species is the much larger Chinese mantis, but you will see lots of pictures of those in later posts.
European praying mantis by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
One of the characteristics of the European species is that they have a black spot at the base of their forearms.
European praying mantis by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
Sometimes they are brown. Both the green and brown forms can be found in the same fields.
European praying mantis by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr
It has been an age since I've done one of these.
CAN YOU SPOT THE MANTIS? Try not to give away its location so that others can have a try. The answer will be posted later, but it's pretty obvious.
The late summer has its benefits, one being that is the time where one can find adult walkingsticks and praying mantises. These insects come from separate though related insect orders. Of course, walkingsticks are herbivores, while praying mantids are predators. Anywho…
Here is a big male walking stick (Diapheromera femorata), with a body that is easily 3 inches long. Males seem to be more easily found than females, even though the latter are considerably larger. I suppose this is because males wander to look for the ladies, while females stay up in the trees.
Walkingstick by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrWalkingstick by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrIn most fields I can pretty easily find praying mantises (mantids?). I get two species where I live, although both are imports to the U.S. Here is an example of the European mantis (Mantis religiosa). The other species is the much larger Chinese mantis, but you will see lots of pictures of those in later posts.
European praying mantis by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrOne of the characteristics of the European species is that they have a black spot at the base of their forearms.
European praying mantis by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrSometimes they are brown. Both the green and brown forms can be found in the same fields.
European praying mantis by Mark Sturtevant, on FlickrIt has been an age since I've done one of these.
CAN YOU SPOT THE MANTIS? Try not to give away its location so that others can have a try. The answer will be posted later, but it's pretty obvious.
Jul 18, 2020 12:00:20 #
Very nice collection the narrative was nice as I often wonder what I am looking at. Thanks for the equipment shot.
Jul 18, 2020 12:02:54 #
Jul 18, 2020 12:18:29 #
Rats, all I found was Sasquatch and what appears to be Elvis’s wallet.
Jul 18, 2020 12:19:24 #
BassmanBruce wrote:
Rats, all I found was Sasquatch and what appears to be Elvis’s wallet.
Enlarge with the Download button, and you can zoom in more.
Jul 18, 2020 12:29:33 #
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
Enlarge with the Download button, and you can zoom in more.
I was just kidding Mark, I found her.
Right next to the wallet!
Jul 18, 2020 12:54:20 #
Jul 18, 2020 13:24:05 #
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
It will be very hot today, so I am posting more of... (show quote)
Found it.
What is the plant growing near the brass snap?
Thank you.
Bill
Jul 18, 2020 13:36:20 #
newtoyou wrote:
Found it.
What is the plant growing near the brass snap?
Thank you.
Bill
What is the plant growing near the brass snap?
Thank you.
Bill
Its the frayed end of the green cord I use as a safety tether for the camera.
Jul 18, 2020 13:54:39 #
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
Its the frayed end of the green cord I use as a safety tether for the camera.
That' it.
I make an appointment for Lasik Monday.
Bill
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Jul 19, 2020 11:46:59 #
Great series and I found the Brown Mantis however I got chigger bites looking for it in the weeds.😊
Jul 19, 2020 12:15:24 #
Jul 19, 2020 13:28:17 #
Isn't the mantis the species where the female bites the head off the male after mating? Kinda chilled my interest in the whole species 
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