Sunday, September 18, 2022

September 18, 2022

I am either a Chinese or Narrow-winged Mantis
You can't tell exactly from this point of view
I'm Chinese if there's a yellow spot between my  raptorial legs
Narrow-winged if that spot has an orangish hue.

Special thanks to guest photographer, Tammie Nelson.

Location: Private residence, Cheverly, MD

Sources: https://www.marylandbiodiversity.com/view/5087
https://thedragonflywoman.com/2010/12/10/insect-legs/

Photo © 2022 Tammie Nelson and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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