tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post8111810511941149965..comments2024-01-29T03:17:01.512-08:00Comments on South African Photographs: Stick MantisSAPhotographs (Joan)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-80875446135594628302010-07-03T19:38:24.908-07:002010-07-03T19:38:24.908-07:00Thanks Craig. I love it when I find these unusual ...Thanks Craig. I love it when I find these unusual things. :)SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-25046476385209673472010-07-02T23:38:56.246-07:002010-07-02T23:38:56.246-07:00Another great photo shoot J!
Craig GlennAnother great photo shoot J!<br /><br />Craig GlennCraig Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10648043386935477033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-88968566170303419152010-06-29T11:19:06.404-07:002010-06-29T11:19:06.404-07:00You did fantastic with that wonderful butterfly Kr...You did fantastic with that wonderful butterfly Krista and I know soon you will get ver your feelings for them. In most cases it just takes getting used to them. <br /><br />Yes, so many of the insects we have here will never survive that cold. In some parts of the country, it is too cold here for them too so I am lucky I stay further north where it is warmer.<br /><br />I do hope you manage to SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-60805972483580699052010-06-29T11:15:34.020-07:002010-06-29T11:15:34.020-07:00Thanks Mary. It was another lucky find.Thanks Mary. It was another lucky find.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-61894680428264473482010-06-29T09:55:58.853-07:002010-06-29T09:55:58.853-07:00Hi Joan! I don't know why butterflies are so s...Hi Joan! I don't know why butterflies are so scary to me. Clearly I CAN get close to them, I just would usually rather not. The Stick Mantis? No problem I bet!<br /><br />We don't have anything exotic like that here. We have bugs but they are all really tough because they have to survive the winters, even if they are underground! :o) I would love love love to get there and take pictures Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05637557309399845617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-21998362220139720802010-06-29T05:55:05.091-07:002010-06-29T05:55:05.091-07:00So like a stick! Must be hard to spot them and get...So like a stick! Must be hard to spot them and get such good photos.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02890796903959709429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-52968779438171564722010-06-28T19:05:19.627-07:002010-06-28T19:05:19.627-07:00Now how can you like these and not butterflies Kri...Now how can you like these and not butterflies Krista? These are much more daunting. I wonder if you have any in that colder climate of yours? If you ever come here for a visit, I will find you one and a chameleon. :)They are all so amazing.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-69843584421285768812010-06-28T19:02:44.805-07:002010-06-28T19:02:44.805-07:00LOL!! Who cares what science says Michelle, it is ...LOL!! Who cares what science says Michelle, it is our perception which counts and I agree with you. :)SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-27455062187738953062010-06-28T14:24:28.305-07:002010-06-28T14:24:28.305-07:00They look so delicate; like they could get swept a...They look so delicate; like they could get swept away by a delicate breeze! Great photographs Joan, I love them! I want to see one of those 'in person' one day!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05637557309399845617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-53988694824077428062010-06-28T10:19:52.315-07:002010-06-28T10:19:52.315-07:00I always think of a very arrogant and self-assured...I always think of a very arrogant and self-assured bug when I see a mantis.. of course that isn't scientific at all....lol... michelleRambling Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080120317890707767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-69244637522937804862010-06-28T01:48:21.065-07:002010-06-28T01:48:21.065-07:00I cannot fault you on your choices Jonker. There i...I cannot fault you on your choices Jonker. There is definitely something special about them.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-50651575022800756472010-06-28T01:04:38.183-07:002010-06-28T01:04:38.183-07:00The mantis along with dragonflies are my favorites...The mantis along with dragonflies are my favorites. They just have a monster / dragon like something to them, just in miniature.Firefly the Travel Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03278794823093520621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-18855390209363178312010-06-27T23:09:59.435-07:002010-06-27T23:09:59.435-07:00I can imagine they were TB. It is not often one fi...I can imagine they were TB. It is not often one finds or sees one of these.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-48845984907625468412010-06-27T23:09:21.653-07:002010-06-27T23:09:21.653-07:00Thanks for the link Diane. You are right, she has ...Thanks for the link Diane. You are right, she has excellent pics.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-18020221801839399912010-06-27T14:20:14.274-07:002010-06-27T14:20:14.274-07:00My boys found one of those once on our door screen...My boys found one of those once on our door screen and watched it for hours. Totally fascinated.troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-65316637528926820642010-06-27T05:51:47.237-07:002010-06-27T05:51:47.237-07:00Joan I think you may appreciate the following
http...Joan I think you may appreciate the following<br />http://carlibelle.canalblog.com<br />She writes usually in both French and English and the photos are brilliant. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-57042054951921223142010-06-27T03:35:19.008-07:002010-06-27T03:35:19.008-07:00Hello Elettra. You are welcome. I am pleased to sh...Hello Elettra. You are welcome. I am pleased to show you something new. We do have some very interesting insects here in SA. :)SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-29067693264575141642010-06-26T23:27:41.052-07:002010-06-26T23:27:41.052-07:00Ciao Joan, thanks for showing me this mantis, I ha...Ciao Joan, thanks for showing me this mantis, I had never seen this insectElettrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14231101565706675175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-10147602504099498832010-06-26T19:25:22.787-07:002010-06-26T19:25:22.787-07:00In the insect world, a lot of the femals are there...In the insect world, a lot of the femals are there purely for reproduction Becky and so do not develop as much as the males. The males however are the ones going out to find them must be able to get around better.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-30136108498217145462010-06-26T19:22:20.630-07:002010-06-26T19:22:20.630-07:00I wonder at that too Tom as he must have the tinie...I wonder at that too Tom as he must have the tiniest of stomaches. :)SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-11260677963200207652010-06-26T19:21:22.172-07:002010-06-26T19:21:22.172-07:00Ciao Sciarada. La mantide è una bella famiglia di ...Ciao Sciarada. La mantide è una bella famiglia di insetti e alcuni di loro sono così ben camuffati da foglie e corteccia di un albero.<br /><br />Non solo l'Italia ma la nostra squadra anche. Eravamo tutti sperando che farebbe un po 'meglio di loro. Sono stato molto sorpreso da alcune delle squadre.<br /><br />Spero che stanno avendo un grande fine settimana.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-64462237877084395172010-06-26T19:13:46.019-07:002010-06-26T19:13:46.019-07:00I wish I was too Gaelyn. :)I wish I was too Gaelyn. :)SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-55159289706095586702010-06-26T19:13:10.816-07:002010-06-26T19:13:10.816-07:00It still has it Tony, it just looks like it is mis...It still has it Tony, it just looks like it is missing.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-74726299289579587922010-06-26T19:12:15.739-07:002010-06-26T19:12:15.739-07:00LOL!! A good story Anne. Thanks for sharing it. Th...LOL!! A good story Anne. Thanks for sharing it. The mantis come in the most amazing shapes.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6525346399682281797.post-71314577352183414582010-06-26T19:10:25.412-07:002010-06-26T19:10:25.412-07:00I have to agree with you Diane. Some of the leaf M...I have to agree with you Diane. Some of the leaf Manids look like creatures from outerspace.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.com