Praying mantis hangs both ways

[massaman]

a interesting article

http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/200.../03/1629673.htm

 

[cloud jaguar]

Interesting article - also, those are some super cool looking mantids! Anyone know what kind those are? Presumably they are from Australia but perhaps not.

 

[PhilinYuma]

Yeah. This a genus, of course, not a species. They are tree mantids living in Queensland and I think, in Northern Australia. Here is the paper by Holwell et al, who was interviewed by the reporter:

http://www.bio.mq.edu.au/behaviouralecolog...ina_species.pdf

James: This should be of particular interest for you, given that the authir is a post doc from yr uni, and the emphasis on male mantid genitalia. Ever see any of this genus? I know that they are a bit to the north of you.

 

[Rick]

Very interesting and gives me something to look for. Not all females bend their abdomens up and clean up.

 

[jameslongo]

Yeah. This a genus, of course, not a species. They are tree mantids living in Queensland and I think, in Northern Australia. Here is the paper by Holwell et al, who was interviewed by the reporter:http://www.bio.mq.edu.au/behaviouralecolog...ina_species.pdf

James: This should be of particular interest for you, given that the authir is a post doc from yr uni, and the emphasis on male mantid genitalia. Ever see any of this genus? I know that they are a bit to the north of you.

That was a very informative article. I reminisced about the good old days when Mozzie the Purple Winged Mantid was alive, the one with the massive goolies :lol: & he was very much to the left, like most human men too, I believe. I know I've set myself up once again but don't you dare, Phil...

I'm from Sydney Uni, mate. My lecturers don't put as much emphasis on insect genetalia as Macquarie. It's more extracurriculum work. Ew no! :lol: N this mantid is way way too far north for me. Interestingly enough, Olga & I are thinking of a Queensland trip, which means "we're going on a mantid hunt! We hope we catch a big one!" NEOMANTIS!!!

 

[massaman]

you mean a mantis like this?

http://www.ento.csiro.au/aicn/images/cain3790.jpg

wings look little too big to me though!

 

[jameslongo]

you mean a mantis like this?http://www.ento.csiro.au/aicn/images/cain3790.jpg

wings look little too big to me though!

I think they look cool. They're called 'Leaf-Winged/Net-Winged Mantids.' They are about the same size as Snake Mantids (see: 'Australian Species' in Mantid Photos) except they have these huge dappled wings, almost like a turtle shell. They are also one of the few mantids that hunts nocturnally.

 

[superfreak]

uuurgh. Maquarie uni is a hole. This is probably the most exciting research project theyve had in years. :lol:

 

[jameslongo]

uuurgh. Maquarie uni is a hole. This is probably the most exciting research project theyve had in years. :lol:

Don't you mean 'Macquarie High.' Great for Ancient History & pot

 

[PhilinYuma]

Don't you mean 'Macquarie High.' Great for Ancient History & pot

QUOTE (superfreak @ Jun 5 2009, 10:02 AM) uuurgh. Maquarie uni is a hole. This is probably the most exciting research project theyve had in years.

This just in: Because of your unfair and unkind remarks about Macquarie University, Dr. Holwell has been obliged to move to the University of Aukland, and I just hope that you're both happy now. <_<