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Hmm. An unintentional word shift, Geoff. Could argue it was
a simple spelling mistake but I can't be sure 'preying' is not what
was in my mind as I wrote it!
H
Harvey
Perkins
CRC Selection Rounds Section
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Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and
Research
Another
interesting word shift. Usually ‘Praying Mantis’, but either would
fit. g
From: Perkins,
Harvey [
Sent: Tuesday, 29
March 2011 12:05 PM
To: Robin Eckermann; Canberra
Birds
Subject: RE: [canberrabirds] A target for birds?
[SEC=UNOFFICIAL]
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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Department of
Innovation, Industry, Science and Research
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.
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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