A terrible mistake

This fly landed on the windowsill and was cleaning itself. Molly was hungry so out she came. I almost feel sorry for the fly, it didn't stand a chance! These are by far my favorite insects!

comments (4)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

This one really shines full screen, superb focusing Stuart!
And we always want to know how Molly is doing :) Posted 9 years ago
1. Stuart
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you very much Ferdy! She's a wonderful little creature. Doing well at the moment, stuffing her face with flies, crickets and meal worms. Posted 9 years ago

Ari Parviainen

King Cobra

Excellent close up. It's a pity that we don't have any kind of mantis species here. In fact I've never seen one live! Posted 9 years ago
1. Stuart
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Ari, I know what you mean. Luckily it's OK to import them in the UK. I can highly recommend getting one if laws allow it in your country and you want a rather interesting creature to look after. Posted 9 years ago

The Chinese flower mantis

Creobroter or flower mantises is a genus of mantis concentrated in Western Asia. The name comes from the Greek "kreas" (combining form "kreo-", meaning "flesh"), and "broter" (eating); therefore, "flesh-eating", an apt name for a predatory insect. Both sexes have long wings and are capable fliers. Full-grown males are about 3 to 4 cm in length, females about 4 to 5 cm.

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Similar species: Mantises

Species identified by Stuart