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August 20, 2022

Preying Mantis

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My wife Patty spotted this dude while gardening. As she suspected, this mantis appears to be an invasive one (as opposed to simply non-native) — a Chinese Mantis that preys on pollinators, other beneficial bugs, small hummingbirds and more.

What is the difference between a Preying Mantis and a Praying Mantis?  The latter is usually seen near Jack in the Pulpits.

(Click images below to enlarge.

You can read more about Chinese Mantises here:

https://www.inaturalist.org/guide_taxa/348934

 

2 comments

  • Jim Wright
    4 years ago Reply

    Yes, Probably a good idea. And crush their egg masses if you ever see any…

  • John Pastore
    4 years ago Reply

    Saw the same type in my garden yesterday. I thought the brown colored back (rather than green) was not what I have seen before. Should these get the ‘spotted lanternfly treatment’?

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2 comments

  • Jim Wright
    4 years ago Reply

    Yes, Probably a good idea. And crush their egg masses if you ever see any…

  • John Pastore
    4 years ago Reply

    Saw the same type in my garden yesterday. I thought the brown colored back (rather than green) was not what I have seen before. Should these get the ‘spotted lanternfly treatment’?

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