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Stagmomantis carolina
Yes I did. He was back a second night with wings spread so I took another pic and added it then. Thanks for the id help.
Did you add that lovely image with the wings open since my comment? This looks like Stagmomantis carolina. :)
Hi Amy! This beautiful guy is a male from Genus Stagmomantis.
He could be a Carolina Mantis, Stagmomantis carolina: http://bugguide.net/node/view/4821
or
Stagmomantis limbata: http://bugguide.net/node/view/149885
or a California Mantis, Stagmomantis californica: http://bugguide.net/node/view/7985
There are some slight differences between the species. According to the descriptions on Bugguide, I am leaning towards Stagmomantis carolina since your guy has eyes that protrude quite a bit. I can't say for sure though so I will let you make your own decision.
I hope this helps!