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Praying Mantis

Mantis religiosa

Photo by SarahSkeen
Published on Project Noah
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Species ID Suggestions

Chinese Mantid

Tenodera sinensis

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ForestDragon
Beautiful photo! Coloration and stripes on the face look to be a better match to the Chinese Mantid. Also, Mantis religiosa has a distinct spot on the inside of the front legs near where they meet the body, which yours does not. I love the shot!

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PublishedSeptember 29, 2011

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