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Chinese Mantis
Tenodera sinensis
Chinese Mantises were introduced to the US in the late 1800's as a form of Pest control. They are formidable hunters,
attacking and devouring anything that moves, including thier mates!
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Preview (Click to enlarge)
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Specimen # 248
Date: August, 2011
Location: Staten Island, NY
Notes: Chowing down. Thanks
Dawn!
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Specimen # 1
Date: August 31, 2008
Location: Peekskill, NY
Notes: This Mantis spent a
few hours on the sliding screen door of a first floor apartment balcony. Became aggressive/defensive? upon inspection.
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