Bruce Riede took this photo earlier this month at Skeetkill Creek Marsh in Ridgefield — after Don Torino had found it while cleaning out Tree Swallow boxes.
What is it? (Thanks, Bruce and Don!)
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The Meadowlands Nature Blog
Bruce Riede took this photo earlier this month at Skeetkill Creek Marsh in Ridgefield — after Don Torino had found it while cleaning out Tree Swallow boxes.
What is it? (Thanks, Bruce and Don!)
It’s a good sign to see that the praying mantis egg/sac/pod is becoming a common sight these days. Each one can typically produce between 100 to over 300 little buggers, and when they do hatch, it is as if they are simply tiny versions of the magnificent adults, showing almost human like head movements and a sense of deeper awareness. Mickey & Elaine Raine
Had these all over my yard growing up, and I remember watching a nest hatch out as a boy.