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Which Praying Mantis ? - Bistanta mexicana - male
Copyright © 2008 Robert L. Pearson

Which Praying Mantis ? - Bistanta mexicana - Male
Skull Valley, (WSW of Prescott 10 miles), Yavapai County, Arizona, USA
June 18, 2007
Attracted to corner of house near a light @ night.
Contributed by Robert L. Pearson on 13 January, 2008 - 10:54pm
Last updated 17 August, 2010 - 5:07pm

Moved
Moved from Mantidae.
… David J. Ferguson, 17 August, 2010 - 3:35pm

Grass-like Mantis perhaps?
Looks like Thesprotia graminis...? Compare with the other photos on the guide here.
… Sam Kieschnick, 14 January, 2008 - 1:05am

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