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Giant Starfish flower,Praying Mantis, Flies, Lunch

Discussion in 'Pets and Wildlife' started by Orchidbyte, Sep 21, 2009.

  1. Sep 21, 2009 #1
    Orchidbyte

    Orchidbyte Active Member

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    I went to look at the starfish flower and found a rather large praying mantis laying waste to any fly that got within his striking distance.

    He must have ate 10 flies while I was photographing him.
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  2. Sep 21, 2009 #2
    Boytjie

    Boytjie Out hiking Supporting Member

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    SO cool! I used to grow those on my balcony when I lived in South Africa. Had to move them farrrrr away from the balcony door when they bloomed, because of the smell. :cool:
     
  3. Sep 21, 2009 #3
    Karen

    Karen Species nut

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    Smart Mantis!
     
  4. Sep 22, 2009 #4
    Mary Jane

    Mary Jane New Member

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    I love this plant!!
     
  5. Sep 22, 2009 #5
    Brant

    Brant dazed

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    probably a female taking in lots of protein so she can make lots of egg cases.
    notice her color matches the flowers base color, that's cool
     
  6. Sep 23, 2009 #6
    deweychop

    deweychop Almost house broken

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    Those are cool pics. I could've stayed there all day watching that mantis