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Euthyrhynchus floridanus
Black with orange or red pattern of adults is distinctive. considered a beneficial insect because most of its prey consists of plant-damaging bugs, beetles, and caterpillars. This one had caught a caterpillar.
Seen in wooded area near river
Another site with information: http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/bene...
Spotted on Sep 22, 2012
Submitted on Sep 24, 2012
4 Comments
Thanks, Satyen!
Great spotting Maria!
Thank you, Alice! I don't often see insects capturing their prey.
Nice series and Information!