One of the highlights of my walk yesterday (06-12-11) was finding the shed exoskeleton of a baby mantis. I didn't even realize the the mantis went through a molt.
This is the same picture. The first picture shows a rotated view but this picture show exactly how I found it - on the underside of a leaf.
We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. The old skin has to be shed before the new one can come.
~Joseph Campbell
i did not know this either...how totally awesome a find and great pics!
ReplyDeleteInteresting shot. I never knew they molted either.
ReplyDeleteDi
How amazing! As always I also love your quote.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! It begs all kinds of questions about how they get out of their skin with everything seemingly intact!.....O_0 Hmmm....
ReplyDeletegreat shots and perfect quote to go with them! :)
ReplyDeleteCool picture - I didn't know they did either!!
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing! What a neat find!
ReplyDeleteHi Kerri...I did not realize this either ..what a great find!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for that bit of knowledge!!
The quote is beautiful!!
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ReplyDeleteI did not know this either. Thanks.
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That is a great find.I love the quote.
ReplyDelete...now that's a cool photo with great detail!! Love it...
ReplyDeleteWow! Amazing shot!
ReplyDeleteAdd me as clueless. Fanatastic capture Kerri!
ReplyDeleteOh, how cool!
ReplyDeleteSuper-duper-very cool Kerri!
ReplyDeleteSo very interesting. I was not aware of this. Cool image! Love the quote paired with the photograph!
ReplyDeleteYou are a passionate observer! Your observations benefit everyone taking the time to visit.
ReplyDeleteI did not know they molted either!
Thank you, for sharing.
Great find!
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific find Kerri!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're the one who found it because only you could make dead skin look good. :)
Wow, what a cool find. Kerri your photos are amazing.
ReplyDeleteOh my stars ~ that's a little freaky!!
ReplyDeletexo Catherine
Oh excellent find. Very cool!
ReplyDeleteHow in the world did you spot it???
ReplyDeleteWow! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteThat is incredible. I didn't know they molted either!! Good shot!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your POTW
Hugs
SueAnn
Hey! You got POTW... Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteDi
very cool.
ReplyDeleteAmazing find and great job capturing it.
ReplyDeleteGreat picture and quote too!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your POTW!
Lovely find, the textures are real nice.
ReplyDeleteWhat a find. Glad you take your camera with you on your walks!
ReplyDeletePerfect POTW.
Great photos! I was lucky enough to see a dragfly hatch out of its pupae last year, and I had my new camera there, it was a truly wonderful sight, nature is just so amazing :)
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