Yersiniops solitaria
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Yersiniops solitaria is a species
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...

 of praying mantis native to the United States
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. They are about 1 inches (2.5 cm) in length and have long rear legs which aid them in jumping.
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