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Jagged Ambush Bug

Phymata sp.

Description:

Top one (male) was about 4mm long.

Habitat:

Spotted on goldenrod bordering and open field and a wetland.

Notes:

These two are coupling. It is a strategy whereby the smaller male rides the larger female to aid in hunting large prey.

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Kyle A
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Kyle A

Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Spotted on Aug 12, 2014
Submitted on Aug 24, 2014

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