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In the wild, Andrew feeds on fish, sponges, small crustaceans, nematode worms and protozoans.
Benny's diet is very specialized, consisting mainly of the interior of Ramy nuts, nectar from the Traveller's Palm tree, some fungi and insect grubs. He is also known to raid coconut plantations, and has been seen eating lychees and mangoes, which are also plantation crops.
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Category: insect
Posted on: September 11, 2007 10:28 AM, by ableiman
Some great mantis pics from InsectHobbyist:
Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii Hatchling (Spiny Flower Mantis)
Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii Adult
Pseudocreobotra Ocellata Nymph/Villain from Halo
Pseudocreobotra Ocellata
Deroplatys lobata
Species unidentified
Freak out techno mantis!
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I had no idea that praying mantis could be so beautiful and colorful.
Amazing photos! Kudos!
Kimberly Edwards :D
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Posted by: Kimberly Edwards | September 11, 2007 9:51 PM
Wow...those are just beautiful. These pictures have inspired me to go to the local Bug Fest this weekend. Mantids have always been my favorite insect.
Posted by: Laughing Stone | September 14, 2007 9:27 AM