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Carolina Mantid (Praying Mantis)

Stagmomantis carolina

Description:

Their elongated body ranges from many different shades of brown, to gray, or green with the longitudinal forewing's outer margins edged in a pea green color. They have spiny-like forelegs used to snatch their prey.

Habitat:

Found in woodlands and meadows, especially around flowering plants. This species is found in southern North America, from the state of New Jersey west to Illinois, Missouri, Texas, and Arizona, and down through Mexico to Central America.

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LaurianneHenry
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LaurianneHenry

South Carolina, USA

Spotted on Sep 7, 2011
Submitted on Sep 8, 2011

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