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Chinese Praying Mantis

Tenodera sinensis

Photo by bakersue618
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Field Notes

Description:

This arthropod is about 6 inches long, it has 6 legs, green compound eyes and green wings. Its legs have barbs that it appear to use for gripping. Its front two legs grip and hold its prey while its mandibles bite the prey and paralize it.

Habitat:

Found on the school's brick wall.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
ForestDragon
Great find! Would you please add the scientific name (Tenodera sinensis) to your spotting so it can be considered complete! Thanks so much!
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PublishedNovember 6, 2013

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