#45—Chinese Praying Mantids: Tan Or Green . . . And Predatory

<p>“This Week at Hilton Pond North” we explore the life of the Chinese Mantid, an oversized non-native insect with an overblown reputation as a control for garden pests. Along the way we mention mantid interaction with bats, Monarch caterpillars, and Ruby-throated Hummingbirds and discuss late-nesting Carolina Wrens, a molting Northern Cardinal, and a new species for our “Yard List.” Learn about all this and more in our latest “Deep Dive” pocast!</p><p>After listening, please view all our colorful images in photo essay #45 at https://www.hiltonpondnorth.org/twahpn-20260816.html</p>