Praying Mantis Shed Skin on Black eyed Susan Wildflower
by Carol Senske
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Praying Mantis Shed Skin on Black eyed Susan Wildflower
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Carol Senske
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Our babies are growing up! We don't see as many now, but those we do see are bigger and, I assume, very hungry. Go eat those pests!
When they've eaten enough to grow so big they no longer fit their current exoskeleton, they break out with a whole new skin. These sheddings are called instars. I found this empty skin hanging from a Black-eyed Susan wildflower - it's amazing.
The picture was taken on August 3, 2016, with a Canon T4i paired with a Tamron 90 mm macro lens, in Green Lane, Pennsylvania, USA.
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August 5th, 2016
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Comments (8)
Linda Howes
Ooops back again, awesome! l/f
Carol Senske replied:
You are welcome back anytime, Linda:>) . This year our mantises were eating Spotted Lantern Flies! Long live the mantis population in our yard!!!
Linda Howes
Wow, I have never seen this before! I didn't know they took it off like a coat! So cool! l/f
Carol Senske replied:
It is cool, isn't it:>) I love nature. Thanks so much for making time to drop in and browse - much appreciated!
Doris Potter
I had no idea that Praying Mantises shed their skin! What a great find and image Mother Nature!
Carol Senske replied:
Aren't they amazing! I found our first egg case on a goldenrod stem in my wildflower garden:>) The beat goes on! Thank you so much for your visit, Doris!
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