Meppstas 4,956 Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 Came across this six inch Praying Mantis while dead heading the standard roses yesterday, came across three of them during the morning.. Good to see them too as they help clean up the aphids.. cheers Adrian Rod, piratepom, Squid Inc. and 7 others 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keenfisho 1,416 Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 We just bought my son a spiney leaf insect for his bday interesting little creatures dutchy, Meppstas and doobie 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Underpants 1,543 Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 Whoa, she's a big one. Certainly one of the best predatory insects, especially for aphids. Meppstas 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gregtech 1,029 Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 Nice pic Adrian. Watched a doco on them that was an eye opener. In some cases after mating, while the male is catching his breath, the female turns around, grabs him and chews his head clean off. Nasty girls....... doobie, SaltyFlyer, Squid Inc. and 3 others 3 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rod 773 Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 17 hours ago, gregtech said: Nice pic Adrian. Watched a doco on them that was an eye opener. In some cases after mating, while the male is catching his breath, the female turns around, grabs him and chews his head clean off. Nasty girls....... I can relate to that, but usually after I've said something funny, well I thought so LOL Meppstas, doobie, gregtech and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lofty64 1,309 Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 I bet the female ,makes sure the male has good life insurance, then in court claims it as ,an act of love .......... Rod, KIDNEY SLAPPER, gregtech and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doobie 5,802 Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 They do good things, but I still have an issue with picking one up Meppstas and KIDNEY SLAPPER 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KIDNEY SLAPPER 1,272 Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 45 minutes ago, doobie said: They do good things, but I still have an issue with picking one up but he picks up a snake lol🐍 i definitely wouldnt pick one up😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doobie 5,802 Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 lol, fair point Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Meppstas 4,956 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 They don't bother me, had a smaller one near the front door this morning.. just let it crawl onto my hand then put it on the rose bush.. Pam wouldn't go any where near it though.. SaltyFlyer 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaltyFlyer 298 Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Great Picture Meppstas Amazing Creatures !!!! SF Meppstas 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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