Bartlett, Illinois, USA. A Chinese mantis (Tenodera sinensis) is a species of mantis native to Asia that was accidently introduced into the US.

Bartlett, Illinois, USA. A Chinese mantis  (Tenodera sinensis) is a species of mantis native to Asia that was accidently introduced into the US. Stock Photo
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Bruce Leighty / Alamy Stock Photo

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Dimensions:

5054 x 3348 px | 42.8 x 28.3 cm | 16.8 x 11.2 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

21 September 2020

Location:

Bartlett, Illinois, USA

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A Chinese mantis (Tenodera sinensis) is a species of mantis native to Asia that was accidently introduced to the United States in 1896. It is the largest mantis species in North America and like all similar species is often referred to as a praying mantis due to the posture of its front legs.. The Chinese mantis is a long, slender, brown and green praying mantis and has distinctive vertical stipes on its head. It predominantly preys on other insects.