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Oct 15, 2023 11:05 AM CST
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Bellevue, Nebraska
I think I narrowed this fella (gal?) from a preying mantis--my first thought--to a Carolina Mantid. It was seen in eastern Nebraska in September. Did I guess right?

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Oct 15, 2023 12:30 PM CST
Name: Sally
central Maryland (Zone 7b)
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Gal, yes, mantis yes, looking to make an egg case I think. Carolina? I don't know, someone else will..Its not the Chinese that are about all I've ever seen here.
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Oct 15, 2023 1:03 PM CST
Name: Zoë
Albuquerque NM, Elev 5310 ft (Zone 7b)
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Agree, it could be a Carolina; I've seen many photos of them in that color. Also agree with Sally's assessment re pending motherhood 🤗
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