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Ambush Bug

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

A wonderfully monstrous Ambush Bug that was found waiting for prey on a large yellow flower. It was very well camouflaged within the composite part of the flower. These are usually very small, this one was about 6 mm in length, colored in yellows and browns. Subfamily Phymatinae of the Family Reduviidae.

Habitat:

Found along the highway between San Cristobal and Tuxtla Gutierrez, km 18.5, at 1164 meters elevation.

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Phymatinae

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Comments (3)
Felix Fleck
Superb pictures! What an awesome looking bug.

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PublishedSeptember 5, 2016

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