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praying mantis praying mantis dobsonfly image from Kim K.
George B. of Grand Blanc kindly shared these sharp, clear pictures of a
praying mantis that he spotted this summer [July '07]
Q: "Hi Louise: I...recently had this "big" bug land on me...and I have never seen a bug like this - can you tell me what it is? Thank you!" Kim K.
A: It is a dobsonfly, in the same family as fishflies.
click here to see enlarged view of this Praying Mantis adult Grey Tree Frog baby Grey Tree Frog
From Cassandra Newman of Davison, Michigan:  "My Praying Mantis who recently laid an egg sack (above left, see enlarged view),
my adult Grey Tree Frog (above, center), and a baby Grey Tree Frog (above right)."   [10/15/07]
J.J. Cardinal's Wild Bird & Nature Store   ~   Grand Blanc, MI   ~   810-695-8733