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Praying mantis

Sphodromantis viridis

Photo by joshsguelph
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Field Notes

Description:

He was about 2 inches in length, and had a dark brown hue with a lighter colored head.

Habitat:

Chicopee Ski Resort during the summertime.

Notes:

I found this guy one hot, humid summer day while out playing disc golf.

Species ID Suggestions

European Mantis, female

Mantis religiosa

Reference Link
ForestDragon
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Comments (4)
ForestDragon
Hi Josh, nice find. This is a beautiful female European Mantis, Mantis religiosa. Sphodromantis viridis (Giant African Mantis) doesn't occur in North America. It also looks a bit different. http://www.ultimate-exotics.com/invertebrates/praying-mantis/giant-african-mantis-sphodromantis-viridis.php That being said, this would be a great addition to the Marvelous Mantids of the North East mission: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/15738247
joshsguelph
Yep, I looked it up. Just wasn't too sure of the scientific name. But thank you both for the comments :)

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PublishedJanuary 25, 2012

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