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Unknown Mantis - Tenodera aridifolia
Copyright © 2005 Zach Feris

Unknown Mantis - Tenodera aridifolia
Fort Lee, Hudson County, New Jersey, USA
September 17, 2005
Size: approx 2 inches
Two reasons for posting this image: 1) I want to learn more about the mantis and 2) I thought this was a really good image - perhaps guide worthy. Any held with the id would be greatly appreciated!

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Contributed by Zach Feris on 19 September, 2005 - 12:18pm
Last updated 28 December, 2007 - 5:21pm

Moved
Moved from Mantids.
… Eric R. Eaton, 28 December, 2007 - 5:21pm login or register to post comments

Chinese Mantid
I think this is a Chinese Mantid. The Chinese mantis was accidentally introduced from Asia. First observed near Philadelphia, PA in 1896, and has since transported to many states.
… Chris Wirth, 19 September, 2005 - 12:21pm login or register to post comments

 
thanks
Thanks for your ids Chris and Keeper! I appreciate your help!
… Zach Feris, 20 September, 2005 - 5:48pm login or register to post comments

 
This is a chinese mantis. The
This is a chinese mantis. The green stripe along the wing is a givaway. If I could see the abdomen better, or even the tip of the wings I could tell you for sure whether it was male or female. If I had to guess though I would say it is a male due to how thin the abdomen is.
… Mantis Keeper, 20 September, 2005 - 5:23pm login or register to post comments

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