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Twin-Spotted Jagged Ambush Bug Nymph

Phymata sp.

Description:

Curious looking insect found on my leg while walking amongst long grass near a forest. The insect is a beautiful mimic, which would blend in nicely when on grass. The two frontal legs were long, and were similar to the front arms of a lobster.

Habitat:

Long grass in shady area.

Notes:

Curious looking insect found on my leg while walking amongst long grass near a forest.

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12 Comments

Braulio Rivas Tapia
Braulio Rivas Tapia 11 years ago

Oh, well, thanks!

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Thank you Braulio! The insect was standing on a table in photos one, two and five. My hand on three, and a flower on four.

Braulio Rivas Tapia
Braulio Rivas Tapia 11 years ago

Awesome colours!
But where was standing in the first photo?

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Thanks, Mayra!

MayraSpringmann
MayraSpringmann 11 years ago

Excellent macro!!

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Thanks Lindsey!

Dan Doucette
Dan Doucette 11 years ago

Glad to help.

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Thanks Cindy!

Nice spotting and series!

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

You nailed it Dan, BugGuide says it is the nymph of a Jagged Ambush bug, and it will grow wings as it ages.

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Thanks! It has no wings, is that a male/female thing?

Dan Doucette
Dan Doucette 11 years ago

Cool! Looks a bit like this but might be different.
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/690...

Jacob Gorneau
Spotted by
Jacob Gorneau

New York, USA

Spotted on Jul 2, 2012
Submitted on Jul 3, 2012

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