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Jagged Ambush Bug

Phymata sp.

Photo by Kyle A
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Edge of a field and woods.

Notes:

My guess is a mating pair. I have no idea what they are. This is not a mating pair. This act is called coupling and is thought to be a cooperative tactic used to bring down larger prey than either one could alone.

Species ID Suggestions

Jagged Ambush Bug

Phymata sp.

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Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (2)
Kyle A
Thank you very much Jakubko. I love the common name.
Jacob Gorneau
These are some of the most interesting insects out there! They hide and flowers and will eat bees, butterflies, flies, and various other pollinating insects.

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Eastern Assassin Bugs
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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
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New England Arthropods
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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Insects of New England

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PublishedAugust 16, 2013

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