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Jagged Ambush Bug

Phymata sp.

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

Fantastically camouflaged black and green ambush bug with a triangular scutellum. It gets its common name from its habit of lying in wait for prey, as this one is doing.

Habitat:

Spotted on a flower in a rural garden.

Reference Links:

Phymata - Wikipedia, Genus Phymata - Jagged Ambush Bugs - BugGuide.Net

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Comments (1)
Mark Ridgway
Wow crazy looking critter. Thread-leg bugs are so diverse. Thanks for showing this one.

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PublishedSeptember 14, 2017

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