Texas species needs id

[nirotorin]

A friend of mine from central Texas sent me these pics, but I'm not quite sure what it might be.

 

[nirotorin]

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]

Maybe a type of bark mantis? http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=bark+mantis&FORM=HDRSC2

 

[nirotorin]

Nah, that's not the one. It looks very close to the Texas Unicorn, but no trace of a horn.

 

[AxolotlsAreCoolToo]

Is it mature in the pic? (does it have wings)

 

[bobericc]

It sounds like it maybe a pseudovates sp. But it doesn't seem likely in texas

 

[nirotorin]

It has wings. I believe it's nearly full grown.

 

[nirotorin]

 

[nirotorin]

 

[nirotorin]

Got it! So what is the verdict?

 

[patrickfraser]

oh, it's one of those.

 

[AxolotlsAreCoolToo]

stagmomantis species

 

[yen_saw]

In central Texas, likely an adult female S. carolina.

 

[nirotorin]

Oh, I see. Cool! Thanks.