Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Insects in our Backyard

A couple of days ago, my husband mentioned that he hasn't seen any praying mantis this year.  Well, this morning when I was  looking at my butterfly bush I saw one.  I called my  son and showed it to him.
I tried to let  him crawl in my hand but  he flew.
Then I went to our vegetable garden, I saw a much bigger one when I was picking the  beans.
I took a picture  of him and  he looked at me like saying "What are you doing?" Lol!  This one stayed there for a long time and Ms. Burrito got to see  him when she came home fro school.
I went back to the butterfly bush hoping that the little praying mantis came back but I found  this grasshopper instead.
I am so happy that there are  good insects in our  backyard.

16 comments:

  1. love these- not sure why
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  2. Those critters are so fascinating. They really do look like they are praying.

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  3. lol. nice shots Rose. :) it's like you are a detective coz you keep on looking for insect clues.

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  4. Fascinating creatures, nice to have them in your backyard. Love the photos.

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  5. Looks like you could contribute to the "Animal Channel".

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  6. Thanks Wanda, maybe I should consider that hahaha. Just kidding.

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  7. Cool pics and though insects aren't my favorite subject, it's perfect for "I".

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  8. Love those close up photos. He looks as if he could climb up in my hand.

    Linda ABC Wednesday Team
    Http:// word-painting.blogspot.com

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  9. I love your insect photos! I've not been out to look for insects because the mosquitoes keep biting me instead.

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  10. They are strange looking insects. I very seldom see them, myself.

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  11. Thanks for following me. The pictures you took are great! We had some praying mantis' that were born in our snowball bush. There were dozens of them. I wish we took pictures of all of them!

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  12. I'll take the mantis, but you can keep the grasshopper! They eat on one of my trees every year. Great captures...without the jar! :-)

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  13. Yes, praying mantis and grasshoppers are good insects. Your yard is a magnet for all kins of God's little creatures. Thanks for the post. God bless you all always.

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