nirotorin Well-known member Joined Jul 11, 2013 Messages 188 Reaction score 19 Location San Luis Obispo Nov 9, 2013 #2 A friend of mine from central Texas sent me these pics, but I'm not quite sure what it might be. Last edited by a moderator: Nov 9, 2013
nirotorin Well-known member Joined Jul 11, 2013 Messages 188 Reaction score 19 Location San Luis Obispo Nov 9, 2013 #3 Well sorry looks like it's not letting me upload the pics. It says it is, but they're not showing up. So I'll just give a description. It's a lichenish, greenish grey, with somewhat banded arms, and legs. About 2 1/2 inches long. No trace of a horn.
Well sorry looks like it's not letting me upload the pics. It says it is, but they're not showing up. So I'll just give a description. It's a lichenish, greenish grey, with somewhat banded arms, and legs. About 2 1/2 inches long. No trace of a horn.
patrickfraser Well-known member Joined Feb 22, 2011 Messages 3,131 Reaction score 400 Location Downey, California Nov 10, 2013 #4 Maybe a type of bark mantis? http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=bark+mantis&FORM=HDRSC2
nirotorin Well-known member Joined Jul 11, 2013 Messages 188 Reaction score 19 Location San Luis Obispo Nov 10, 2013 #5 Nah, that's not the one. It looks very close to the Texas Unicorn, but no trace of a horn.
AxolotlsAreCoolToo Well-known member Joined Aug 27, 2012 Messages 441 Reaction score 62 Location CT Nov 10, 2013 #6 Is it mature in the pic? (does it have wings)
bobericc Well-known member Joined Dec 31, 2010 Messages 638 Reaction score 189 Location boston Nov 10, 2013 #7 It sounds like it maybe a pseudovates sp. But it doesn't seem likely in texas
nirotorin Well-known member Joined Jul 11, 2013 Messages 188 Reaction score 19 Location San Luis Obispo Nov 11, 2013 #8 It has wings. I believe it's nearly full grown.
nirotorin Well-known member Joined Jul 11, 2013 Messages 188 Reaction score 19 Location San Luis Obispo Nov 11, 2013 #9 Last edited by a moderator: Nov 12, 2013
nirotorin Well-known member Joined Jul 11, 2013 Messages 188 Reaction score 19 Location San Luis Obispo Nov 12, 2013 #10
nirotorin Well-known member Joined Jul 11, 2013 Messages 188 Reaction score 19 Location San Luis Obispo Nov 12, 2013 #11 Got it! So what is the verdict?
patrickfraser Well-known member Joined Feb 22, 2011 Messages 3,131 Reaction score 400 Location Downey, California Nov 12, 2013 #12 oh, it's one of those.
AxolotlsAreCoolToo Well-known member Joined Aug 27, 2012 Messages 441 Reaction score 62 Location CT Nov 12, 2013 #13 stagmomantis species
yen_saw Forum Supporter Supporting Member Joined Dec 14, 2004 Messages 4,696 Reaction score 196 Location Houston Nov 12, 2013 #14 In central Texas, likely an adult female S. carolina.
nirotorin Well-known member Joined Jul 11, 2013 Messages 188 Reaction score 19 Location San Luis Obispo Nov 12, 2013 #15 Oh, I see. Cool! Thanks.