Mantis 3 ( Tenodera aridifolia sinensis ) by 455 rocket

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Mantis 3 ( Tenodera aridifolia sinensis )

This species of Mantis originates from China
but can commonly be found in the USA. It is
a large species usually brown, or less commonly,
green (like this specimen). In the adult form
it has a bright green stripe along the outer
edge of its forewings. I meet this specimen
(featured in 4 photos in this gallery) while
hiking in Chimney Rock Park, North Carolina.

other sizes: small medium original

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Guest		18-Mar-2008 01:59
Excellent Shot V

rick bolt		04-Oct-2007 13:23
a gorgeous shot.

Cyrus Khamak		24-May-2007 22:44
Beautiful shot and so very detailed, fine job.

Linda Buckell		03-Oct-2006 21:51
Oh yes, colours are really great and to see a shot of one with blue behind it is quite unusual as most pics I have seen are usually taken around bushes etc. This shot certainly gives a good portrayal of how dangerous looking those spikes are. Great shot.

Guest		03-Oct-2006 10:06
Great coloring, looks a wee older than the ones I've found this year. Not sure I've seen this species as an adult, but the stripe along the face reminds me of one immature I've seen. Nice shots.

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