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Predatory Stink Bug

Podisus sp.

Photo by tomk3886
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Found on the web of Fall Webworm caterpillars. On a Mulberry tree.

Notes:

This nymph was seeking to prey on the caterpillars. They are capable of stabbing their prey through the web. Note tears in the web which I believe were made by wasps. See my next spotting.

Reference Links:

Podisus - Wikipedia

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Comments (1)
John B.
Hi Tom, There is so much happening on your Mulberry. Its amazing. I will just have to get one of those! John

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PublishedJuly 7, 2023

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