Need help with mantis identification

[jpusser510]

I found this mantis in santa barbara and would like help identifying it. My friend thinks its a california mantis, Stagmomantis californica.

 

[Melophile]

Looks to me like a Miomantis paykullii (Egyptian pygmy mantis).

 

[mantisman 230]

No, it is a Mantis religiosa, the European mantis. Stagnomantis California is smaller with shorter wings. This is a female. They bullseye markings between the arms is the real ticker for ID

 

[jpusser510]

Thanks for the quick replies, i found her in santa barbara, california if that helps with the ID. I took a couple more photos for reference but i am learning toward mantis religiosa as well. Couple more photos, if that helps

 

[Rick]

Yes, M. religiosa.

 

[Domanating]

Yes, M. religiosa.

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No, it is a Mantis religiosa, the European mantis. Stagnomantis California is smaller with shorter wings. This is a female. They bullseye markings between the arms is the real ticker for ID

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[jpusser510]

Thank you guys for all the replies. I plan on taking some more photos of her.