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Grass-like Mantis

Thesprotia graminis

Photo by melissa885
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Field Notes

Description:

A type of praying mantis. About 2.5 inches long. Golden brown color. Very slender and delicate. Has transparent wings.

Habitat:

On 2nd floor apartment balcony.

Species ID Suggestions

Grass-like Mantis

Thesprotia graminis

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Comments (1)
ForestDragon
Cool find! We don't have any Mantids like this up in New York. :-)

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PublishedJuly 28, 2013

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