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Praying Mantis Nymph

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Field Notes

Description:

I'm hoping that some buggy experts will ID this for me as I have no idea whether it's a native (Carolina) mantis or import (Chinese).

Notes:

Spotted on an English ivy leaf outside an events building near Pigeon Forge, TN.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)

I think you may be right. Thanks, Forest Dragon! :)
I believe your nymph is probably a Chinese Mantid. Carolina Mantis nymphs seem to look a bit different, though nymphs can be difficult to ID. This is my best guess, but it is a guess. Variety of Chinese Mantid nymphs: http://bugguide.net/node/view/785153/bgimage http://bugguide.net/node/view/641632/bgimage http://bugguide.net/node/view/507018/bgimage Carolina Mantis info and images: http://bugguide.net/node/view/4821 Hope this helps!

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