So my brother gave us some praying mantis eggs. Each egg casing is supposed to hold approximately 50-200 eggs. We have placed them in a secure and protected area and we are now waiting for the little guys to appear. Supposedly, you won’t ever see them, unless you are lucky….
“When hatching, the young crawl from between tiny flaps in the cases and hang from silken threads about 2″ below the case. After drying out, the long-legged young disperse into the vegetation leaving no evidence of their appearance. This happens within an hour or two, and it’s very difficult to know hatching has occurred unless the elusive, well camouflaged young are found.”
Also, don’t forget about The Cloth Diaper Foundation and the Green Mountain Benefit Auction now through April 30th! And the giveaway I’m having!