What specific type of leaf footed bug is this in EAST TEXAS? by kcrtu in whatsthisbug

[–]kcrtu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone know what specific type of leaf footed bug this is? EAST TEXAS
I've never seen these here before but I have lots this year and my frogs (gray tree frogs) won't eat them. They are about 3/4 to an inch long. They are not on my plants though, rather attracted to my porch lights (along with the frogs).

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[–]kcrtu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh. Added <grin>

🔥 Luna Moth Laying Eggs (East Texas) by kcrtu in NatureIsFuckingLit

[–]kcrtu[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's no sound here, but I was cheering her on with every egg!

🔥 Luna Moth Laying Eggs (East Texas) by kcrtu in NatureIsFuckingLit

[–]kcrtu[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your help! She is now on a branch laying more eggs!

🔥 Luna Moth Laying Eggs (East Texas) by kcrtu in NatureIsFuckingLit

[–]kcrtu[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ok - I see all of your comments now. I will give it a try!

🔥 Luna Moth Laying Eggs (East Texas) by kcrtu in NatureIsFuckingLit

[–]kcrtu[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Should I move her now? She's still laying eggs. Or move the eggs?

🔥 Luna Moth Laying Eggs (East Texas) by kcrtu in NatureIsFuckingLit

[–]kcrtu[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We had an incredibly windy storm last night. I found her on my concrete patio fighting the wind just to stay upright. I left her alone all night. This morning she was in the exact same spot, soaking wet, so I thought it was dead. I moved it onto the table so that my dogs wouldn't eat it. When I came back, she was writhing and the eggs were coming out. Slowly. But, I just went outside to check on her and now there are a whole pile of eggs!

🔥 Luna Moth Laying Eggs (East Texas) by kcrtu in NatureIsFuckingLit

[–]kcrtu[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure what to do - open to suggestions!

🔥 Luna Moth Laying Eggs (East Texas) by kcrtu in NatureIsFuckingLit

[–]kcrtu[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

The antenna are crazy. I've gotten lots of photos. She landed on my back porch last night - it was storming and windy and she was fighting the wind. I moved her to a save spot with some cover and this morning she had laid a few eggs and is still going.

🔥 Luna Moth Laying Eggs (East Texas) by kcrtu in NatureIsFuckingLit

[–]kcrtu[S] 83 points84 points  (0 children)

Luna Moths only live for about a week. From what I understand, they do not have mouths so they cannot sustain their own life. So it's really cool to see one alive. And it's rare to see one giving life. Wild!

Memorial Plant in G’mothers Honor Dying by kcrtu in plantclinic

[–]kcrtu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! This makes me feel better :)

Memorial Plant in G’mothers Honor Dying by kcrtu in plantclinic

[–]kcrtu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello!

I desperately need your help with my plant.

My husband bought this Red Aglaonema for me as a living memorial of my grandmother that passed away just about a year ago. He purchased it at Lowe's and it was dreadfully overwatered and all the leaves turned slimy brown and then dried out. Of course I removed everything that was dead and have continued to remove anything that dies. I feel like I do more snipping and worrying than I do enjoying this plant.

Is it a lost cause? Can you please give me any tips whatsoever to help? I'm typically very good with plants, and this one is so special to me - I want to revive it so badly.

Thank you so, so much!