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Praying mantis - Thespis parva - male

Praying mantis - Thespis parva - Male
Granbury, Hood County, Texas, USA
October 1, 2017
Small brown praying mantis. Thorax has interesting shield shaped protrusion.

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Praying mantis - Thespis parva - male Praying mantis - Thespis parva - male

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Moved from ID Request.

 
Thanks you! That was quick!
Thank you! That was quick! Is it fully grown?

 
Yes
It is an adult male. Only adult insects have wings.

 
Yes, adult insects do have wings...
...that is true. However, it's also true that immature insects have wings as well. They are just not fully developed.

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