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Praying Mantis

Mantis religiosa

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ForestDragon
ForestDragon 10 years ago
Chinese Mantid
Tenodera sinensis Subspecies Tenodera sinensis sinensis - Chinese Mantid - BugGuide.Net


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ForestDragon
ForestDragon 10 years ago

Beautiful photo! Coloration and stripes on the face look to be a better match to the Chinese Mantid. Also, Mantis religiosa has a distinct spot on the inside of the front legs near where they meet the body, which yours does not.

I love the shot!

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SarahSkeen
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SarahSkeen

North Carolina, USA

Spotted on Sep 29, 2011
Submitted on Sep 29, 2011

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