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Jagged Ambush Bug

Phymata sp.

Description:

13mm, green, armored tank/assassin bug-like body, with mantid forelimbs and a turtle head.

Habitat:

Typically found on flowers in open or semi-open habitats

Notes:

It appeared on my wife's arm. Seems to be inoffensive.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Jagged Ambush Bug
Phymata sp. Jagged Ambush Bug - Phymata - BugGuide.Net


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3 Comments

Zerinity
Zerinity 11 years ago

"13mm, green, armored tank/assassin bug-like body, with mantid forelimbs and a turtle head."

Haha, I love your description!

MayraSpringmann
MayraSpringmann 11 years ago

Wonderful capture!

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

http://bugguide.net/node/view/4833/bgpag...
Perhaps you can find a species match here. Many are considered indistinguishable.

JuanDiegoVelasco
Spotted by
JuanDiegoVelasco

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Spotted on Sep 9, 2012
Submitted on Sep 25, 2012

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