Wheel Bug molts! (video & photos)

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Precarious

Precarious

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Just happened to catch him molting. Very similar to mantis molts.

As you can see they are fully red/orange when emerging then darken as the carapace hardens.

He started eating Hydei again that same night.

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likebugs said:
Yum. It looks frosted. :p
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Actually, it's powdered sugar. He was delicious. ^_^

The sweet tip-off, followed by the *crunch!* and bitter filling was heavenly.

zonbonzovi said:
Simply awesome photos/vidja of your wee Gonzo! Wish they could be found up yonder here.
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Yeah, Gonzo for sure. Also reminds me of a skinny version of the blue guy from Jabba the Hutt's band...

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The blue guy name is Max Rebo....one of my favourite. :p

 
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