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Phymata pennsylvanica
Insects in the subfamily Phymatinae are commonly called ambush bugs after their habit of lying in wait for prey relying on their superb camouflage. Armed with raptorial forelegs, ambush bugs routinely capture prey ten or more times their own size. (Wikipedia)
Canal/deciduous habitat
8 Comments
Thanks Marta! I really enjoy these bugs. They look so serious:)
I had missed these beauties, Bill!
Thanks Lauren!
Great shot!
Thanks for the comments ulvalactuca and Juan! They are truly amazing bugs!
Juan, don't fret, I lived in Pennsylvania and have never seen one either!
These bugs are amazing, unfortunately I have never seen one in my country
Wow, this is really superb.