Here's a few of the species we have encountered recently. Have been having some fun with the camera too.
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| An unidentified praying mantis sitting on a red flower. Shot this wide open to minimise the depth of field and soften the background. |
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| The same mantis from a different angle. This species holds its raptorial legs out to each side while at rest. |
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| A flame-bellied orb weaver, Eriophora sp. |
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A bright coloured predatory katydid (Arachnoscelis feroxnotha). Apparently this is a relatively rare find - we have been lucky and have found five of them. |
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| Arachnoscelis feroxnotha again. This species is an aggressive predator, catching other small invertebrates using the large spines to trap and hold prey before slicing it up with its massive mandibles. |
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| A juvenile Basilisk lizard. This species can run on water. |
Love the orb weaver. You knew I'd say that, didn't you? Is she one that takes down the web each day or so, or has a permanent web?
ReplyDeleteI hope Wikipedia makes a page about Arachnoscelis feroxnotha,it is one of my favourite species.
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