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    Communities > Forums > Insect and Spider Identification
    Forum: Insect and Spider IdentificationReplies: 7, Views: 6
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    tubbss5
    Aurora, IL

    September 12, 2005 7:16 PM

    Post #1754769

    This "little guy" was in my drying glads. When I moved the sack, he (she) jumped out and scared the living heck out of me!

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    tubbss5
    Aurora, IL

    September 12, 2005 7:19 PM

    Post #1754771

    All told, he (she) is about 8 inches long. Praying Mantis, Right???

    Look how he (she) is looking at me!!!

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    BackyardOasis
    Louisville, KY (Zone 6a)

    September 12, 2005 7:47 PM

    Post #1754805

    thats right praying mantis
    margaran
    (Maggie) Jacksonvill, FL (Zone 9a)

    September 12, 2005 10:27 PM

    Post #1755104

    They are so cool! I've seen two this last month- the first ever in my life! That is a terrific shot!


    Maggie
    htop
    San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b)


    September 13, 2005 2:02 AM

    Post #1755560

    I love their cute little faces.
    tubbss5
    Aurora, IL

    September 13, 2005 10:22 AM

    Post #1756086

    Carlab68, I did a little research, Chinese Mantis, Tenodera aridifolia sinensis: http://www.cirrusimage.com/mantidae.htm
    Margaran, Thanks. I sat there for about a half hour just taking pictures and watching HER. Awsome creature! I kinda 'directed' her away from the walk area on the porch so no one would step on her. Yes, it's a female from the quick research I did. Females are larger and not as brightly colored, like birds.
    Htop, I don't know about 'cute.' LOL Definately a beauty in the mantis kingdom!
    Also, apparently a garden 'GoodGal.'

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    htop
    San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b)


    September 14, 2005 10:54 AM

    Post #1758450

    Here is a photo of one I named "Cami" (for camouflage). It reminded me of my kids when they were quite little posing for their studio photos with shy little smiles on their faces.

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    tubbss5
    Aurora, IL

    September 14, 2005 7:06 PM

    Post #1759285

    Isn't it funny, how they seem to "pose"

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