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Found on the welcome mat. I don't think the cat decapitated it. Can't rule her out. I haven't seen anything females. Maybe it's one of the guys. California mantis,Geotagged,Mantidae,Mantodea,Stagmomantis californica,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Found on the welcome mat.

I don't think the cat decapitated it. Can't rule her out. I haven't seen anything females. Maybe it's one of the guys.

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The California mantis

"Stagmomantis californica", common name California mantis, is a species of praying mantis in the genus "Stagmomantis" native to the Western United States.

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Uploaded Oct 13, 2023. Captured in 492 Safari Dr, San Jose, CA 95123, USA.
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