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Chinese Mantis

Tenodera sinensis

Photo by LisaPowers
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Field Notes

Description:

5 inch long green mantis with a yellow spot between the raptorial arms.

Habitat:

Rural back yard. Attracted to lights set up for moth week.

Reference Links:

Chinese Mantid - Tenodera sinensis - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedJuly 28, 2014

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