fisherwr2 > Spines!  A Chinese mantid, Tenodera aridifolia sinensis (Dictyoptera: Mantidae) showing off the many spines that cover its body.  The most impressive are those pin-sharp spikes on the front legs that are used to grasp and hold prey.
fisherwr2 > Pickin on the bones!  A Chinese mantid, Tenodera aridifolia sinensis (Dictyoptera: Mantidae) finishing up a katydid meal.  The front legs are called "raptorial" because they are very strong and have pin-sharp spines for capturing and holding prey. In fact, this mantid grabbed my finger in its front leg and drew blood
Spines! A Chinese mantid, Tenodera aridifolia sinensis (Dictyoptera: Mantidae) showing off the many spines that cover its body. The most impressive are those pin-sharp spikes on the front legs that are used to grasp and hold prey.
fisherwr2 > Spines!  A Chinese mantid, Tenodera aridifolia sinensis (Dictyoptera: Mantidae) showing off the many spines that cover its body.  The most impressive are those pin-sharp spikes on the front legs that are used to grasp and hold prey.
Spines! A Chinese mantid, Tenodera aridifolia sinensis (Dictyoptera: Mantidae) showing off the many spines that cover its body. The most impressive are those pin-sharp spikes on the front legs that are used to grasp and hold prey.
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