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The West Coast is the distribution area of Skinnier’s Ground Mantis (Litaneutria skinneri). However, the Southwest is where the species is mostly present.

This type of Praying Mantis has bright neutral colors such as bright gray and tan. Growing to a size of 1-2 inches, the species takes on the color of its habitat.

Females are larger but males have longer thin antennae.

Commonly living on the ground, under leaves, or on plants and grass, this type of Praying Mantis has wings but it can’t fly far.