Phascination – Mantis Pod

On February 25, 2017 By TimelessladyIn Phascination

From above, all I see is an oak leaf.

Ground-level and sideways, I spy the biggest mantis pod, or ootheca, I’ve ever seen. Mantis pods are easier to find at this of year when grassy foliage is dry and withered. I usually have the best luck in spotting them when I walk through sunny meadows.

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Anne Mehrling

My eyesight is not as good as yours, and I don’t know what I’m looking for. I’m glad you saw it.

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February 25, 2017 at 9:18 am Reply
1. Timelesslady
  
  When we are looking for them my husband and I always look for a brown foam tornado shape. They are terrific predator bugs and keep out unwanted bugs. I don’t want too many in my yard though as they will eat good bugs too…and of course they are cannibals…so it’s every mantis for itself.
  
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  February 25, 2017 at 12:25 pm Reply
  1. Anne Mehrling
    
    That is very interesting.
    
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    February 25, 2017 at 9:57 pm Reply
Sally Drissel Hemingway

I love that you find the most interesting things!

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February 25, 2017 at 12:43 pm Reply
1. Timelesslady
  
  Thanks Sally! 🙂
  
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  February 25, 2017 at 12:46 pm Reply