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Tenodera sinensis sinensis
Green, long, and had what appeared to be wings
Grassy areas and hidden under bushes and leaves.
It is a really nice looking praying mantis I found under a bush in my front yard. It is actually my first time seeing a live praying mantis.
Great find Jakory! It's interesting that the wing is out like that. When they feel threatened they will sometimes display their wings and try to look bigger than they are.
By the way, Sphodromantis viridis or African Mantis, doesn't occur in the United States. They also look a bit different. I am pretty sure this is a Chinese Mantid.
Take a look a the pictures in the link I provided with the ID suggestion and see what you think.
Spotted on Aug 26, 2013
Submitted on Aug 26, 2013
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