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Rodney Dangerfield had it Right: Ambush, Stalker and Would-be Victim -- "Hey, It's Rough Out There!"

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Via:  a-macarthur  •  10 years ago  •  13 comments

Rodney Dangerfield had it Right: Ambush, Stalker and Would-be Victim -- "Hey, It's Rough Out There!"

"Hey, I tell ya' it's rough out there very rough!" (Rodney Dangerfield)

I got these shots this afternoon.

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A Chinese Mantis Close Relative of the Praying Mantis

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A Skipper Butterfly is a Potential Lunch

I watched the butterfly come and go for about a half hour the Mantis barely moved; at one point it lunged at the Skipper but never nailed it.

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A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
link   seeder  A. Macarthur    10 years ago

Got away this time.

 
 
 
1stwarrior
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link   1stwarrior    10 years ago

I luv those guys - mantis is one of my favorite - including the walking stick.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
link   seeder  A. Macarthur    10 years ago

Walking Stick talk about "protective coloration" and "mimicry!"

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One Miscreant
Professor Silent
link   One Miscreant    10 years ago

That is a really great shot Mr. Mac. Links in the food chain.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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link   Buzz of the Orient    10 years ago
What is the difference between a Chinese Mantis and a Praying Mantis? Please don't tell me that Chinese Mantises are atheists. LOL
 
 
 
Larry Hampton
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link   Larry Hampton    10 years ago

When I was a kid growing-up in Indiana, wa had mantis all over. So cool and otherworldly!!

 
 
 
Kavika
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link   Kavika     10 years ago

Great photos Mac.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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link   seeder  A. Macarthur    10 years ago

What is the difference between a Chinese Mantis and a Praying Mantis?

Uhmmm they orient themselves differently?

The Chinese mantid/mantis is a much larger insect.

  • They are fearsome predators, eating insects, spiders, frogs, lizards, and even small birds!
  • The female will typically bite off the male's head during or after mating.
  • They are the only insects that can turn their heads 180 degrees, which helps them spot prey. Their excellent eyesight allows them to detect movement up to 60 feet away.
  • Because they blend in well within their environment, resembling a leaf or a stem, they can sit and wait to ambush their prey, and strike at a remarkable speed of about one-twentieth of a second.
  • The Praying Mantis and Chinese Mantis were introduced to North America in the late 1800s to help rid crops and gardens of pests.
 
 
 
Larry Hampton
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link   Larry Hampton    10 years ago

they orient themselves differently?

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1stwarrior
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link   1stwarrior    10 years ago

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Perrie Halpern R.A.
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link   Perrie Halpern R.A.    10 years ago

Really cool pic Mac. What is the difference between aChinese Mantis and a praying one?

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
link   seeder  A. Macarthur    10 years ago

Chinese Mantids are larger than the Praying Mantids but are essentially the same predatory, ambush hunters and occupy similar ecological niches.

The Praying Mantis is usually a bright green color while the Chinese Mantis is a dull grayish.

 
 
 
Dowser
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link   Dowser    10 years ago

The Hunter, on a beautiful straw flower!

I love these pictures! Thanks, dear friend, for the link!

 
 
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