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A base green color is specific to The Narrow-winged Mantis (Tenodera angustipennis). This species is native to Asia where it can be found in India, Japan, and other countries. It has also made its way to The East Coast of The US as well as to Hawaii.

These bugs measure around 3 inches with only the largest females measuring up to 3.3 inches.

Large females are responsible for laying eggs and they use a gray to brown ootheca to lay clusters of eggs. These eggs can hatch within 10 days and then molt multiple times to the final color, which is often mostly green with brown dorsal areas.