Mantis religiosa- European Mantis, male. It flew into the side of my truck and I have it in captivity now.
Commentary
Eric, without a picture, it will be nearly impossible to identify the mantis. Oregon does have a native mantis (California mantis) as well as the well-established Chinese mantis. Neither are considered pests. Thanks for using the Hotline!
Wyatt Williams
Sept. 7, 2018, 4:42 a.m.
Location
Sagebrush- conifer forest ecotone, gravel roadside, pull-out at top of Elkhorn Valley wind farm roads.
Wyatt Williams
Sept. 7, 2018, 4:42 a.m.