Carolina Mantis

Better SLR pics of the possible Carolina Mantis
Location:  SW Ohio
August 27, 2010 2:36 pm
Lucked onto the mantis again when my DSLR was handy. My apologies for the ones I sent before.
Kitsa

Carolina Mantis

Hi Kitsa,
This is indeed a Carolina Mantis, Stagomantis carolina, and the short wings and wide abdomen indicate that this is a flightless female.  See BugGuide for more information.

Carolina Mantis

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