Amber Listserv / He's not in amber, but he is an insect

[Joy J]

Hi Tom, 
Thank you so much for sharing those photos!  He is gorgeous!  Don't you dare encase him in plastic resin!  I  always wondered about the mentality of those who can take a gecko, beautiful butterfly, snake and such and throw them into hot resin and watch them die.   I caught your hint of sarcasm though ;)

People who appreciate nature are my kind of people!!



Tom Buckley <tbuck22 at optonline.net> wrote:       At the risk of being accused of going off topic, I  present for your viewing pleasure the attached photos.
  
 Yesterday morning I was watering some plants on my  patio when a mantis poked his soaking wet head out of the foliage and glared at  me. I'm always amazed how they can swivel their heads and follow you as you  move. This one didn't disappoint in that respect and seemed to be giving me the  evil eye as I moved in for a closer look.
  
 I went inside and grabbed my camera, and when I  returned, this is what I saw. He looked to be thoroughly enjoying his freshly  caught breakfast of a large beetle. Within a half hour, the beetle was  gone!
  
 Maybe I should have dumped some plastic resin on  them and tried to compete on eBay with those "honorable" amber  merchants.
  
 Tom 
 
Tom Buckley
Silicone Specialist
Polymer Engineering
  
 Phone: 845-258-4928
Fax: 845-258-4930
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