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Chinese Praying Mantis

Tenodera sinensis

Description:

This arthropod is about 6 inches long, it has 6 legs, green compound eyes and green wings. Its legs have barbs that it appear to use for gripping. Its front two legs grip and hold its prey while its mandibles bite the prey and paralize it.

Habitat:

Found on the school's brick wall.

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1 Comment

ForestDragon
ForestDragon 10 years ago

Great find! Would you please add the scientific name (Tenodera sinensis) to your spotting so it can be considered complete! Thanks so much!

bakersue618
Spotted by
bakersue618

St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Spotted on Nov 6, 2013
Submitted on Nov 6, 2013

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