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Tenodera sinensis
Spotted on Aug 29, 2012
Submitted on Nov 14, 2013
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Hi Kenzie, great shot! Do you have any other views of this beauty?
The shape and patterning of the face (as well as the body coloration) of this mantis look more consistent with a Chinese Mantid (Tenodera sinensis). I am pretty sure that Mantis religiosa doesn't have stripes on it's face.
Take a look at the images on the links below and see what you think!
Chinese Mantid: http://bugguide.net/node/view/10098
European Mantis: http://bugguide.net/node/view/22947