Praying Mantis in my back yard. Never saw one before.
Sep 15, 2022 15:49:03 #
Hsch39 wrote:
This Mantis was eating a spider when I first saw it. I moved it to a different spot, so I could get a better view to take the photo. They don't move fast, but when an ant came along it took only a second to catch it.
Wonderful shot with ant. Out of focus legs add a frenzied look.
I enjoyed the day when a brood hatched on my front porch. Too small for me to photo, but I know what a good omen they are as a natural predator. I never use insecticides.
Boris
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Sep 15, 2022 20:21:42 #
Nikonbob wrote:
Absolutely superb photo of the predator with prey. Excellent detail!
Agreed! extraordinary! Do you think they came to earth from a distant planet?
Sep 15, 2022 20:42:32 #
DRam11
Loc: Polson, MT
Great shots. It's no wonder you didn't get a shot of the actual capture, they are really fast. It's been a good year for us, we have seen several around our yard, and one egg sack next to our porch. I've stopped mowing that patch and hope to see more mantises next year.
Sep 15, 2022 22:24:29 #
DRam11 wrote:
Great shots. It's no wonder you didn't get a shot of the actual capture, they are really fast. It's been a good year for us, we have seen several around our yard, and one egg sack next to our porch. I've stopped mowing that patch and hope to see more mantises next year.
Egg sac? What does an egg sac look like?
Sep 15, 2022 22:25:45 #
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JD750 wrote:
Egg sac? What does an egg sac look like?
They are fascinating insects but one disturbing fact to consider is that there have been documented instances of a large mantis taking an unsuspecting hummingbird. Best to relocate one if found around any hummingbird feeders!
Marshall
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Sep 15, 2022 23:52:45 #
Excellent photo. This is a Chinese Praying Mantis. They've about driven our native Praying Mantis, which is less than half it's size, extinct. When I see one, I kill it..
Sep 16, 2022 07:50:17 #
Just curious. Is it praying mantis as in saying a prayer, or is it preying mantis as in an animal seeking its prey??????
Sep 16, 2022 10:19:20 #
Mike Foster wrote:
Just curious. Is it praying mantis as in saying a prayer, or is it preying mantis as in an animal seeking its prey??????
Both?
Sep 16, 2022 10:21:42 #
bluezzzzz wrote:
They are fascinating insects but one disturbing fact to consider is that there have been documented instances of a large mantis taking an unsuspecting hummingbird. Best to relocate one if found around any hummingbird feeders! Marshall From Gardening Know-how:
Thank you for the info. Yes I have read of the Mantis preying on hummingbirds.
A very unfortunate event to say the least.
Sep 16, 2022 10:23:05 #
joelbolden wrote:
Interesting. I saw a small one the other day I suspect it could have been this species. Excellent photo. This is a Chinese Praying Mantis. They've about driven our native Praying Mantis, which is less than half it's size, extinct. When I see one, I kill it..
Well at least they won’t be eating hummingbirds!
Sep 16, 2022 13:33:11 #
bluezzzzz wrote:
They are fascinating insects but one disturbing fact to consider is that there have been documented instances of a large mantis taking an unsuspecting hummingbird. Best to relocate one if found around any hummingbird feeders!
Marshall
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Marshall
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To answer the question, it reminds me of an over-roasted marshmallow 😨😨😨😨😨
Sep 16, 2022 14:11:15 #
joecichjr wrote:
To answer the question, it reminds me of an over-roasted marshmallow 😨😨😨😨😨
That’s a good analogy!
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