canberrabirds

A target for birds? [SEC=UNOFFICIAL]

To: "Robin Eckermann" <>, "Canberra Birds" <>
Subject: A target for birds? [SEC=UNOFFICIAL]
From: "Perkins, Harvey" <>
Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:04:30 +1100
Not a cocoon, but the foamy protective egg case of a preying mantis. Not likely to be a target for any bird, but may be parasitised by tiny parasitic wasps.
 
Harvey
 

Harvey Perkins
CRC Selection Rounds Section

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From: Robin Eckermann [
Sent: Tuesday, 29 March 2011 10:04 AM
To:
Subject: [canberrabirds] A target for birds?

In the course of a little garden pruning yesterday, I encountered several structures about the size of a walnut that I assume are cocoons. Prior to pruning, they were not especially obvious, being located a few inches inside of the plant perimeter. However, having pruned around them and left them, they are now quite visible - see picture.

Emacs!

I am wondering (a) what insect might have constructed these, and (b) if they are likely to be a target for any birds. Is anyone able to comment? Thanks in anticipation of any insights that anyone is able to share.

Regards ... Robin Eckermann

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