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Praying Mantis

Mantis religiosa

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Field Notes

Description:

Green 4 inches long

Notes:

Seen around 7:00 am

Species ID Suggestions

European Mantis

Mantis religiosa

Reference Link
ForestDragon
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Comments (1)
ForestDragon
Welcome to Project Noah! Nice find! This is a European Mantis (also called Praying Mantis). It is an introduced species that has established itself in North America. This would be a nice addition to the Marvelous Mantids of the World mission: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/15738247
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PublishedOctober 9, 2014

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