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Pennsylvania Ambush Bugs Mating

Phymata pennsylvanica

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Field Notes

Description:

Insects in the subfamily Phymatinae are commonly called ambush bugs after their habit of lying in wait for prey relying on their superb camouflage. Armed with raptorial forelegs, ambush bugs routinely capture prey ten or more times their own size. (Wikipedia)

Habitat:

Canal/deciduous habitat

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Comments (8)
beaker98
Thanks Marta! I really enjoy these bugs. They look so serious:)
The MnMs
I had missed these beauties, Bill!
beaker98
Thanks for the comments ulvalactuca and Juan! They are truly amazing bugs!
ulvalactuca77
Juan, don't fret, I lived in Pennsylvania and have never seen one either!
Juan DiTrani
These bugs are amazing, unfortunately I have never seen one in my country

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PublishedOctober 20, 2013

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