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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!

County
Specimen
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Richmond

Specimen # 248
Date: August, 2011
Location: Staten Island, NY
Notes: Chowing down. Thanks Dawn!

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Westchester

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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