OT: bug experts, anyone know what kind of “cocoon” this is?
Cori Ann - H0uzz violated my privacy
6 years ago
There are so many knowledgeable people in this forum, I figured someone here will probably know!
I found a couple of them. Anyone know what it is? Is it a garden helper, or a pest?
Thank you!
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Cori Ann - H0uzz violated my privacy
6 years ago
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6 years agoLook at how amazingly smart you all are! And you know what... about a month and a half ago I noticed a mantis that looked preggers on the fence in that exact same spot and snapped a photo. I bet you are all right! How fantastic!!!!!
As always, thoroughly impressed and thankful of all of you!
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