Saturday, October 25, 2008

Camera Critters #29



Hello Critter Lovers.

On Friday morning I started out to go to the store. As I was opening the car door, I found I had a hitchhiker. This is what I discovered.




He/she was a pretty stubborn one too. Wouldn't get off no matter what I did.




I guess he/she just wanted to go along for the ride.


Every week our Camera Critters meme is hosted by Misty Dawn. Thank you very much, Misty. We appreciate it.
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41 comments:

  1. Alida ThorpeOctober 25, 2008 at 9:23 AM

    A praying mantis?
    He/She seems so large! Nice capture before it flew away!

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  2. Sylvia KOctober 25, 2008 at 10:21 AM

    What a great shot! He was a determined little guy, wasn't he?

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  3. AnonymousOctober 25, 2008 at 10:46 AM

    This is one of the most interesting critters! I haven't seen any around here yet, but I keep looking. Maybe if they'd cooperate and show up on something red, like this one did! Fun post, Bobbie!

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  4. Ramblings of a Villas GirlOctober 25, 2008 at 10:56 AM

    Hello! He/she is a cute little mantis, but doesn't he/she know that it is dnagerous to hitchhike? Lisa

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  5. me ann my cameraOctober 25, 2008 at 11:00 AM

    I don't think I've even encountered a mantis; its seems rather socialbe doesn't it!

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  6. CarlettaOctober 25, 2008 at 11:36 AM

    This is the second one I've seen in CC's today and I haven't seen one for real in years.
    Great capture!

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  7. Pat - ArkansasOctober 25, 2008 at 11:37 AM

    Maybe the "walking stick" got tired of walking and wanted to hitch a ride. :)

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  8. JulianaOctober 25, 2008 at 11:41 AM

    lucky you have your digicam by you...

    Please drop at my CC post also : in HERE. Thanks

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  9. Bear NakedOctober 25, 2008 at 11:43 AM

    Oh my gosh.
    Now the camera critters are coming TO you.
    You must be getting quite a reputation in the critter world.

    Bear((( )))

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  10. AnonymousOctober 25, 2008 at 11:44 AM

    You would need a large jar and piece of card for that lady(?)

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  11. Profile Not AvailableOctober 25, 2008 at 11:58 AM

    Wow! I have never seen one out of the garden before! Persistent!
    I haven't been out blogging much lately, but wanted to thank you for stopping by recently! I appreciated your kind words! I bookmarked you blog, so I can come see you again!

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  12. Lapa37October 25, 2008 at 11:59 AM

    Maybe she needed to go to the store as well and was tired of flying.lol

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  13. WebradioOctober 25, 2008 at 12:27 PM

    Very great shots !

    Yes beautiful photos...

    Have a good day !

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  14. ratmammyOctober 25, 2008 at 12:28 PM

    now that's an interesting looking bug! also, great contrast with the car!

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  15. Reader WilOctober 25, 2008 at 12:49 PM

    That's a very clear picture of this insect! He looks like a big guy! Have a great weekend!

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  16. KayOctober 25, 2008 at 12:55 PM

    Good gracious! It's huge and looks almost like an albino.

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  17. ShellyOctober 25, 2008 at 1:10 PM

    That's a biggie! Love those bugs, I finally got a shot of one this summer...I was giddy. ;)

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  18. Misty DawnSOctober 25, 2008 at 1:34 PM

    Obviously, I'm a HUGE fan of Praying Mantis, as you can tell by my post on Misty's Words this week. They are endangered - He just wanted a ride to go find his pals ;-)

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  19. kenjuOctober 25, 2008 at 1:48 PM

    I had a mantis stuck to my garage screen door recently, and he wouldn't move either....LOL

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  20. sandysharesOctober 25, 2008 at 2:01 PM

    they are going strong this week. Haven't seen one myself in many many years sandy

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  21. AnonymousOctober 25, 2008 at 2:47 PM

    What a great blog! The little critter seems so big... I have seen these from time to time in my yard, but never thought of photographing them.. I will have to do so sometime.

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  22. AnonymousOctober 25, 2008 at 2:56 PM

    Great pic for CC :) They are hardy little critters eh!

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  23. JeanneOctober 25, 2008 at 3:00 PM

    Wow very cool looking. Bet he'd just blend in if he was in the grasses this time of year.

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  24. JulieOctober 25, 2008 at 3:10 PM

    I didn't realize they were so large, yikes. Pretty cool

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  25. AnonymousOctober 25, 2008 at 3:16 PM

    Must have like your car! Nice shot!

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  26. storytellerOctober 25, 2008 at 3:44 PM

    Wow … what a ‘kewl’ critter you found to share today … and a hitch-hiker to boot! Mine’s at Small Reflections.
    Hugs and blessings,

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  27. This Is My Blog - fishing guyOctober 25, 2008 at 3:54 PM

    Bobbie: Very cool, did you pick it up and move it or just drive away? That one doesn't look like it has the green eyes.

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  28. DianneOctober 25, 2008 at 4:09 PM

    wow he's a big one. lucky he didn't steal the car ;)

    great close-ups

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  29. RoseOctober 25, 2008 at 4:11 PM

    Maybe he thought you were the local taxi!

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  30. TootieOctober 25, 2008 at 4:31 PM

    Hmmm, waiting for a special invitation, I suppose. :-)

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  31. Jeremy LavineOctober 25, 2008 at 5:34 PM

    Maybe he/she was praying. I'm sure they have their own religion.

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  32. MarthaOctober 25, 2008 at 6:10 PM

    Doesn't he know hitchhiking can be dangerous?! Neat shots :-)

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  33. MicheleOctober 25, 2008 at 6:41 PM

    WOW... just suctioned itself on there and refused to leave... that's amazing... what a bug!! =)

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  34. marLouOctober 25, 2008 at 7:00 PM

    Neat pictures. This looked big.

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  35. Maria's SpaceOctober 25, 2008 at 9:11 PM

    Damn that thing looks huge.

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  36. Lilli & NevadaOctober 25, 2008 at 10:38 PM

    now that is some hitchiker nice shot

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  37. GattinaOctober 26, 2008 at 5:15 AM

    At least it was a peaceful hitchhiker and not one with a gun, lol !

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  38. DarylOctober 26, 2008 at 10:09 AM

    I havent seen a walking stick in forever ... I hope he/she enjoyed the ride

    :-Daryl

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  39. RoanOctober 26, 2008 at 10:32 AM

    One of this critter's relatives hopped on my face while walking through the woods a couple of weeks ago. I had my camera, but was too busy screaming to remember to take a picture. Nice shot! BJ

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  40. ChrissyMOctober 26, 2008 at 1:40 PM

    Seems like a large bug. What a great shot!

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  41. KGOctober 28, 2008 at 10:17 PM

    Why am I not surprised that you drive a red car? :-)

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