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Name: Praying Mantis
Country: USA
State: MO
County: Jefferson
Genus: Tenodera
Species: aridifolia sinensis
Common Name: praying mantis
Long Description: This praying mantis looked directly at me while climbing my rose bush. I was delighted to have it on patrol in my garden. I hope it laid its eggs nearby and its progeny are hungry.