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Post by Brian Barnes on May 15, 2009 5:03:09 GMT -5
Hello Friends, Here's a few shots of a Mantodea (Praying Mantis) hunting ants from the mouth of a Sarracenia leucophylla pitcher at Splinter Hill Preserve. I have many more interesting photos, videos and reports coming, including a sit-down interview with Keith Tassin of TNC and a full tour of Splinter Hill Preserve, so stay tuned! Firstly, I'd like to send a very special thanks to the NASC for their assistance in the ICPS/ Bay Co, Fl. CP rescue. Many plants were rescued and have now found a happy home with NASC under their constant care. Complete video documentary of those efforts are coming soon as well... Also, I'd like to thank Serge Grondin for his outstanding assistance also. It was hot, back-breaking work. It seems to take take forever to go through all the pics and video for editing but it will be done soon! Stay tuned and Happy Growing, Brian.
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Post by khoas on May 15, 2009 23:43:27 GMT -5
Great photos, a bad day for the ants. How big do mantis get in the US?
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Post by daniel on May 17, 2009 19:51:43 GMT -5
Hi Brian, really interesting pictures. Best regards, Dani
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Post by Brian Barnes on May 19, 2009 4:25:53 GMT -5
Hello, Thank you khoas and Dani. Khoas, usually they're only 8-10 cm long.... Hmmm...I've never seen them captured by the pitchers though. I think their legs are too long and they can easily escape. ;D Happy Growing, Brian.
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