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Praying Mantis

Photo by JamieFranks
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ForestDragon
Hi Jamie, this looks like a female Mantis from Genus Stagmomantis. I am not sure exactly which species as there are a couple in your area. Here is a link that may help with ID: http://bugguide.net/node/view/4820/bgpage

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