Chinese Mantid also called Praying Mantis (Tenodera aridifolia)

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Butterflies of the
Carolinas & Virginias

Nature Photographer
Randy L Emmitt

$Chinese Mantid also called Praying Mantis (Tenodera aridifolia) This large female killed this Monarch while it was attempting to nectar on this Seaside Goldenrod. I had tagged this Monarch the day before, guess it won't be going to Mexico!\nPhoto taken at the Eastern Shore of Virginia in Northampton Co. VA along Kiptopeke Beach on October 22, 2005.$

Chinese Mantid also called Praying Mantis (Tenodera aridifolia)
This large female killed this Monarch while it was attempting to nectar on this Seaside Goldenrod. I had tagged this Monarch the day before, guess it won't be going to Mexico!
Photo taken at the Eastern Shore of Virginia in Northampton Co. VA along Kiptopeke Beach on October 22, 2005.

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