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Apiomerus californicus
These Bee Assassins were mating. The female was eating a bee quite contently. They are black with red eyes, edging of the wings and markings on the legs.
Buckwheat in chaparral
First for Project Noah!
Spotted on May 5, 2014
Submitted on May 6, 2014
3 Comments
wow, that is terrific. Thanks for sharing this amazing spotting! love all your photos keep em coming!
Yes. Many type of insects do this. Either the male catches prey and presents it to the female as a mating gift or the male takes the opportunity to mate when the female is busy eating.
wait a sec. they're mating & eating at the same time????????????