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Re: Mantises and Hummers
At the risk of sounding heartless, kill the Chinese Mantis (Tenodera
aridifolia sinensis). These were introduced in a misguided attempt at
biological control (and are still available for sale!), as were the
many species of exotic ladybugs (Coleoptera:Coccinellidae) that are
decimating the populations of our native species of ladybugs.
Check out Randy Emmitt's photos of a hummingbird killed by a Chinese
Mantis: http://www.rlephoto.com/birds/hummer01.htm
and his original message:
http://www.ibiblio.org/pardo/birds/archive/archive5/msg00790.html
Will
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Charles W. "Will" Cook w 919-660-7423
http://www.duke.edu/~cwcook cwcook@duke.edu
Biology Dept., Duke Univ., Box 90340, Durham, NC 27708