Subject: Bug/Creature? Location: Seaside Heights, NJ beach August 1, 2016 4:55 pm found a bunch of these washed up on shore from the ocean and was wondering what they are… Signature: Karen Dear Karen, This is a Mermaid’s Purse, the egg case of a shark, skate or ray. According to About Education: “Perhaps you’ve found … Read more
Subject: Mantid eating a minnow Location: Evergreen Park, IL November 23, 2013 1:36 pm I always bring some mantids in before a hard freeze and then put the oothecae outside to help ensure future generations(usually after mating, the first three ootheca will be fertile but none afterward). The females can get quite hungry after laying … Read more
Ocean City MD I found several of these washed up on the beach in Ocean City, Maryland at the end of December, 2007. Can you tell me what it is? Mo Riddle Hi Mo, Though it isn’t a bug, we couldn’t resist posting your image of a Mermaid’s Purse, a very lyrical name for a … Read more
