Wild Life: Sioux City, Iowa, Chinese Mantis, 09/16/2017

This Chinese Mantis was observed on the north side of Sioux City, Iowa on September 16, 2017. It is one of two known species of praying mantis found in Iowa and one of only 5 species found in the United States.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - Praying Mantis

Previous articles in the series:
Sioux City River Front Trail: Wild Life Along the Trail, White Tail Deer
Wild Life: War Eagle Park, Animal Remains, 12/29/2016
Wild Life: War Eagle Park, Animal Remains, Wild Turkey, 01/01/2017
Wild Life: Krumann Park, Animal Remains, Wild Turkey, 01/15/2017
Wild Life: Woodbury County Prairie Preserve, Tree Frog, 08/27/2017
Wild Life: Everly, Iowa, American Toad, 09/15/2017