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What is it?

Post in 'The Perfect Picture' started by Backwoods Savage, Oct 2, 2012.

  1. Backwoods Savage Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 14, 2007
    24,170 posts
    Michigan
    View attachment 75782

    Found this critter today and wondering what it is.


    EDIT: I have no idea why the picture did not post. But, just click on the link and it will show.
    Backwoods Savage, Oct 2, 2012
    #1

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  2. Backwoods Savage Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 14, 2007
    24,170 posts
    Michigan
    Bug.JPG

    Found this critter today and wondering what it is.
    Backwoods Savage, Oct 2, 2012
    #2

  3. fishingpol Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 13, 2010
    1,898 posts
    Merrimack Valley, MA
    I think a praying mantis cocoon. Or just a mantis cocoon to be PC.
    fishingpol, Oct 2, 2012
    #3

  4. Backwoods Savage Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 14, 2007
    24,170 posts
    Michigan
    Jon, it does remind you of a praying mantis but I don't think it is.
    Backwoods Savage, Oct 2, 2012
    #4

  5. firefighterjake Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 22, 2008
    13,477 posts
    Unity/Bangor, Maine
    Looks like a distant relative to the ceti eel . . . keep it away from Chekov. :)
    firefighterjake, Oct 3, 2012
    #5
    firebroad and DAKSY like this.

  6. h2ochild Member

    joined: Dec 12, 2011
    96 posts
    Pinelands of NJ
    I think it is a Preying Mantis egg case.
    h2ochild, Oct 3, 2012
    #6

  7. DAKSY Super Moderator

    joined: Dec 2, 2008
    3,990 posts
    Averill Park, NY, on Burden Lake II...
    DAKSY, Oct 3, 2012
    #7

  8. Gasifier Minister of Fire

    joined: Apr 25, 2011
    2,872 posts
    St. Lawrence River valley, N.Y.
    Looks interesting BWS. I don't think I have seen one of those.
    Gasifier, Oct 3, 2012
    #8

  9. Backwoods Savage Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 14, 2007
    24,170 posts
    Michigan
    I've seen the praying mantis and don't think this is one but it could be.
    Backwoods Savage, Oct 3, 2012
    #9

  10. SmokeyTheBear Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 10, 2008
    11,442 posts
    Standish, ME
    Remove it and cut it open.
    SmokeyTheBear, Oct 3, 2012
    #10

  11. fossil Super Moderator

    joined: Sep 30, 2007
    9,152 posts
    Bend, Oregon
    Let it be, watch it...it will tell you what it is in its own time. When all is revealed, report back.
    fossil, Oct 3, 2012
    #11

  12. Backwoods Savage Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 14, 2007
    24,170 posts
    Michigan
    I agree. We'll let it be and see what happens next spring.
    Backwoods Savage, Oct 4, 2012
    #12

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