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greenfig

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Posted 1401769854	Reply with quote #1

Very cute and curious creatures! I’ve seen their mama eating some nasty bugs, they are our friends for sure. Enjoy the photos. __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

Aaron4USA

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Posted 1401776622	Reply with quote #2

Praying Mantis! The presence in your garden indicates a healthy environment. For the last 3 years we have had the pleasure seeing them in our backyard too. Good catch Igor ;)

rcantor

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Posted 1401805744	Reply with quote #3

Nice photo :) __________________ Zone 6, MO Wish list: Galicia Negra, De La Reina - Pons, Genovese Nero - Rafed's, Sbayi, Souadi, Acciano, Any Rimada, Sodus Sicilian, any Bass, Pons or Axier fig, any great tasting fig.

musillid

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Posted 1401813682	Reply with quote #4

Spotted an egg case in the azalea recently and glad to see it. __________________ Dale non compost mentis in Zone 6a

ako1974

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Posted 1401814422	Reply with quote #5

Awesome - love those insects! Even if they eat my honey bees... Arne __________________ Arne Zone 6a - NJ

needaclone

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Posted 1401819593	Reply with quote #6

Be careful with that guy, Greenfig!!! I can tell by his movement and posture that he's about to lay down some serious Kung Fu on you! His Praying Mantis style is flawless!!! Jim __________________ Clarksburg, NJ - Zone 6b Wishlist - A wise man recommended: Nero600M . Malta Black . Tacoma (Takoma) Violet . Gino's . Adriatic JH . Vista Mission . Florea . Atreano . ...also...RdB, Bethlehem Black, Negronne, Grise de St. Jean, Livano, Col de Dame Blanc/Gris/Noir, Vasilika Sika, Longue D'Aout, Italian 258, Pennsylvania 6-5000

greenfig

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Posted 1401820327	Reply with quote #7

Yeap! He started swinging side to side preparing his kicks as I wanted to touch the guy. But later he changed his mind after considering his size and the fact that he was sitting on my hand. Although the size didn't matter to him at that point. ) __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

javajunkie

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Posted 1401825585	Reply with quote #8

I'm glad you have them but seeing it on your skin has given me a bad case of the heebie jeebies. __________________ Tami SE Texas

drphil69

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Posted 1401845052	Reply with quote #9

Very cool, a baby praying mantis! I have a lot in my yard. I spotted 3 or 4 of their egg pods around. They really keep the destructive insects at bay. __________________ Phil - Zone 7A - Newark, DE Newbie fig lover just trying to learn.

greenfig

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Posted 1401845347	Reply with quote #10

I have never seen their egg pods. How do they look and where to search for them? __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

Ruuting

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Posted 1401854033	Reply with quote #11

The egg pods are papery, like wasp nests, about the size of a fingernail. These critters seem to love Arborvitae. Great photos. That little guy looks like a Badass. __________________ Rui Southeast CT, zone 6B

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