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Post by beakertrout on Sept 26, 2018 22:05:46 GMT -7
They kill EVERYTHING. Even small birds!
(That is either one small bird or one big mantis)
Rey has been AWOL for almost a week.
I found two worms on my apple tree so he may have moved on.
I am bummed, I miss him.
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Post by beakertrout on Oct 7, 2018 9:20:10 GMT -7
UPDATE.
I was in the waiting room at the VA (waiting for my son) and I looked over at a plant next to the window.
On the sill was a preying mantis (DEAD).
I felt a bit of sadness thinking of Rey (and what became of him) as I can't seem to find any trace, and the bugs have returned to my fruit trees.
He/she was a unique "guest" for the time and I am grateful for that.
One of the "better" insects.
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Post by Jane on Oct 8, 2018 0:35:54 GMT -7
Maybe he went elsewhere once he was an adult. I enjoyed reading about him.
Jane
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Post by z00ropa on Oct 8, 2018 6:09:21 GMT -7
So I had a few in a tree with a hummingbird feeder, they would climb down and wait on the feeder. Then I read Praying Mantis, if big enough, can take out a hummingbird. I don't think they ever got one, and the tree is gone now (thank you stupid HoA! >:-\). But I hate to think I brought hummingbirds to a mantis buffet.
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chris
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Post by chris on Oct 8, 2018 12:13:41 GMT -7
I'd think that'd have to be one big praying mantis. Hummingbirds are tiny but still ....
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Post by beakertrout on Nov 15, 2018 16:43:28 GMT -7
Rey has reappeared! Scared the heck out of me! BIG & FAT!!!!!! (probably eggs)  |
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Post by Jane on Nov 16, 2018 2:57:53 GMT -7
That is exciting. If that is so, she will lay the eggs around now but they won't hatch until Spring.
Jane
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