Appears to be Stagmomantis, perhaps
S. carolina or S. limbata. Compare to:
http://www.bugsincyberspace.com/mantids/stagmomantis_limbata.html
http://entomology.unl.edu/images/beneficials/mantids/mantid4.jpg
nonamethefish
Mar 7, 2003 10:31 PM
Rating: 5/5
It looks a tad like the second one.
It was found in Fresno county, if that helps.
Also, it had a noticeable spot on the underside(I think it was the thorax but its been a long time, so Im not sure)