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Jagged Ambush Bug

Phymata fasciata

Photo by Steffi
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Field Notes

Description:

(Or maybe P. americana?) Small relative of assassin bugs. Short "beak" and front legs perfect for grabbing prey, as the 3rd and 4th photo show. Unusual markings and ridges along back and sides, pale yellow eyes, and antennae that sweep back from the head. Tends to move quite slowly. I believe that this may be a female due to the lighter coloration.

Habitat:

Wild phlox and other flowers in my garden.

Notes:

One of my favorite bugs to watch. I get quite a few of them each year - sometimes several per plant.

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Comments (3)
Latimeria
Beautiful pictures! Thanks for adding this ambush bug to the mission--it really shows off the diversity in the Family.
Steffi
Thanks! So do I - very cool little critters.
ceherzog
pretty cool bug! I wish I knew more about insects.

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Eastern Assassin Bugs
Photographed
PublishedJune 3, 2011

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