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Small Praying Mantis - Stagmomantis californica
Copyright © 2009 Aaron Kiely

Small Praying Mantis - Stagmomantis californica
La Canada Flintridge, Los Angeles County, California, USA
June 28, 2009

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Contributed by Aaron Kiely on 13 September, 2009 - 2:05pm
Last updated 14 September, 2009 - 1:35am

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… Aaron Kiely, 14 September, 2009 - 1:35am login or register to post comments

Nice find!
This looks like the native California Mantis, Stagmomantis californica, and possibly a female because the wings look really small. See here:

… Natalie McNear, 13 September, 2009 - 2:13pm login or register to post comments

 
Indeed
Thanks, Natalie! I've given you credit here.
… Aaron Kiely, 14 September, 2009 - 1:33am login or register to post comments

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