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Bark Mantid

Humbertiella gen.

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Field Notes

Description:

A large brown bug, camouflaged on the bark of a tree. In the second picture, there is some type of skin hanging from the hind leg.

Habitat:

Seen near cultivated gardens.

Species ID Suggestions

Praying Mantis

Tenodera aridifolia sinensis
AlikaKay
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Comments (7)
Wild Things
Thanks for taking the time Tamar. I have updated.
ForestDragon
Hi Satyen, what a beautiful mantid! This is not Tenodera aridifolia sinensis (Chinese Mantid). Chinese Mantids have a much different body shape and coloration: http://bugguide.net/node/view/10098 Your little Mantid looks like one of the species of Bark Mantid, possibly Genus Humbertiella. Unfortunately, I don't have a good resource for Mantids in your area. I hope this helps!
Uday
hey add it http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/12784432 here
Wild Things
Thanks AlikaKay! I have updated the names, though I am not sure if this is the exact species. Will update again if I get something firm.

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PublishedFebruary 15, 2012

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