MikeLoose

I am a botanist and have worked in this field for many years. I also know a lot of people in various other fields. Some times I get Lazy.

Christchurch and New Zealand

South African praying mantis commented on by MikeLoose Auckland, New Zealand12 years ago

I love these insects.

preying Mantis commented on by MikeLoose Hamilton, New Zealand12 years ago

Apparently it is the New Zealand species as it has purple dot on the front legs, this is indicitive of our Native Mantis.

Mantis commented on by MikeLoose Avaré, São Paulo, Brazil12 years ago

It almost looks like a preying mantis. Beautiful however.

preying Mantis commented on by MikeLoose Hamilton, New Zealand12 years ago

Just what we need another exotic problem.

Fungus commented on by MikeLoose Bay of Plenty, New Zealand12 years ago

The top is pretty much the same as the bottom.

bamboo orchid commented on by MikeLoose Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand12 years ago

You might want to look at the Potato orchid as well then Craig.

Robber fly commented on by MikeLoose Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand12 years ago

Thank you very much, it is at least a start.

Jeweled gecko commented on by MikeLoose Canterbury, New Zealand12 years ago

Clive where do you live?

Slime mould? commented on by MikeLoose Lat: -37.63 Lon: 176.0512 years ago

Thanks mate. That deepens the mystery.

Writing Spider commented on by MikeLoose National City, California, USA12 years ago

Now I understand, never heard of this before, pretty amazing.