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Darkhorse

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« on: October 18, 2010, 02:29:14 PM »
Found this stuck to my Hot Pepper today while washing plants.  Very lightweight substance with a chalky texture.


PS... I really don't have purple skin.  lol stupid camera... yuck Tongue

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"They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night."  -Edgar Allan Poe
blupit007

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« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2010, 11:55:11 AM »
Ewe!
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« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2010, 11:58:56 AM »
Either mini corn on the cob or some sort of cocoon? I never saw anything quite like it here.

Charlie
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roadrunner

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SE Arizona
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2010, 05:08:12 PM »
My first impression especially from the first two pics is a praying mantis egg case.

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« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2010, 04:59:18 AM »
If it is praying mantis eggs, that would be a good thing, Jordan. You might not want them in your house but they are one of the best all purpose insect pest eaters. Having a good population of them in your yard would be a help with any kind of insect pest.

Charlie
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Darkhorse

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« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2010, 11:01:07 AM »
Oh!  That's probably what it is then.  We have mantises all over.  In fact I saw one yesterday on Hot Pepper.  Perhaps looking for its eggs.  Fascinating creatures... the only insect that can turn its head too!
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helixturnhelix
Seattle, WA

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« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2010, 11:12:41 AM »
poor baby mantis Sad
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Darkhorse

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« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2010, 06:28:14 PM »
I know... now I feel bad for plucking it off.  Sad  I panicked and thought it was extreme snow scale.  lol
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Nievesgirl

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« Reply #8 on: October 27, 2010, 01:20:39 PM »
OMG too cool I think roadrunner is right look

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