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European mantis

Mantis religiosa

Photo by jack.waters
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Description:

Green in color about 4 inches in length

Species ID Suggestions

European mantis

Mantis religiosa

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Aaron_G
I'm leaning toward the European mantis rather than the Carolina mantis because the wings on your specimen extend beyond the abdomen. The wings of the Carolina mantis are shorter than the abdomen. Do you have any other photos of this mantis?

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PublishedJanuary 21, 2012

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