Subject:Long bug
Geographic location of the bug:Â Great lakes
Date: 10/18/2017
Time: 05:47 PM EDT
I saw this bug on my step. It was being attacked by bees that have a nest under my siding.
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This is a Chinese Mantis which is described on BugGuide as being: “Tan to pale green. Vertically striped face. Forewings tan with green along front margin.” BugGuide also notes: “Widely distributed in the U.S. due to the availability of commercially purchased egg-cases.” We strongly suspect you are mistaked that: “It was being attacked by bees that have a nest under my siding.” It is much more likely that its attackers were Yellowjackets or Hornets.
Thank you Daniel for getting back to me. What a great and interesting website. Best of luck to you. Once again Thanks for the information. Doug Oyler Erie PA