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Phymata sp.
Scutellum triangular and shorter than pronotum, anterior tarsi small but distinct. Typically found on flowers in open or semi-open habitats. (information from BugGuide)
Garden in a city park, on goldenrod
Spotted on Aug 13, 2013
Submitted on Aug 13, 2013
3 Comments
I was really digging its pose and was hoping it would hold still while I figured out my camera settings for the shot. I really like how this one turned out.
What a cool insect!
I love these bugs, but they are very uncommon in the tropics