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I'm hoping that some buggy experts will ID this for me as I have no idea whether it's a native (Carolina) mantis or import (Chinese).
Spotted on an English ivy leaf outside an events building near Pigeon Forge, TN.
Spotted on Jun 1, 2013
Submitted on Jun 3, 2013
2 Comments
I think you may be right. Thanks, Forest Dragon! :)
I believe your nymph is probably a Chinese Mantid. Carolina Mantis nymphs seem to look a bit different, though nymphs can be difficult to ID. This is my best guess, but it is a guess.
Variety of Chinese Mantid nymphs:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/785153/bgi...
http://bugguide.net/node/view/641632/bgi...
http://bugguide.net/node/view/507018/bgi...
Carolina Mantis info and images:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/4821
Hope this helps!