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Spotted on Nov 27, 2012
Submitted on Nov 27, 2012
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Yes, Chinese Mantid (Tenodera aridifolia sinensis). The species was introduced in about 75 years ago as garden predators in hopes of controlling the native insect pest populations.
Chinese Mantis. Very common in your area (I lived in Cincinnati for eleven years).