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Chinese Mantid nymph? - Tenodera
Copyright © 2006 SamWibatt

Chinese Mantid nymph? - Tenodera
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
June 21, 2006
Size: About 1 inch
Found this roughly 1 inch mantis nymph on the fence in my backyard in the early afternoon. Chinese Mantids live here along with another species which is smaller and browner. I was curious to know what kind this one was. Thanks!

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Contributed by SamWibatt on 21 June, 2006 - 12:40pm
Last updated 11 July, 2006 - 8:18am

Chinese mantid nymph
Great pictures, Sam. If chinese mantids are in your area, I think it would probably be safe to assume that this little guy is a nymph of one. I have trouble distinguishing the Chinese mantis nymphs and the Carolina mantis nymphs though... Much easier when they grow up. :)
… Sam Kieschnick, 21 June, 2006 - 2:48pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks! I am pretty sure this
Thanks! I am pretty sure this is a Chinese mantid, but you're right when you say it's hard to tell at this age.
… SamWibatt, 21 June, 2006 - 2:56pm login or register to post comments

 
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