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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.
Found along the highway between San Cristobal and Tuxtla Gutierrez, km 18.5, at 1164 meters elevation.
Spotted on Jul 27, 2016
Submitted on Sep 5, 2016
3 Comments
Thank you so much triggsturner and Felix!
Superb pictures! What an awesome looking bug.
Great series Lauren.