Carolina mantis

It would be strange if it was an S. limbata. Now I think it is a S. carolina. In this angle the head looked weird to me.

Mr. Goldfish, has S. limbata extended its range?

From what I have read and seen in reported sightings S. limbata occurs West and Southwest (Texas to southern California, north into Colorado and Utah, south into Mexico. per Bugguide). I think Kentucky is too far East for them.

I'd love to know if they are being found in the East!

I think this might be S. limbata. I wish there was a better picture....

Oh, we have Chinese and European here as well. I will fix it. Thanks

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Thanks ForestDragon!

Oops! My link is faulty. I am not the best with computers.

Definately a female Carolina Mantis! Here is the link to the Bugguide page:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/4821

She is a lovely USA native.

Thanks!

Nice!

Beautiful spotting. I love your first picture!