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Phymata sp.
13mm, green, armored tank/assassin bug-like body, with mantid forelimbs and a turtle head.
Typically found on flowers in open or semi-open habitats
It appeared on my wife's arm. Seems to be inoffensive.
"13mm, green, armored tank/assassin bug-like body, with mantid forelimbs and a turtle head."
Haha, I love your description!
http://bugguide.net/node/view/4833/bgpag...
Perhaps you can find a species match here. Many are considered indistinguishable.