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Phymata erosa praestans
1cm, raptorial forelegs, ambush bugs routinely capture prey ten or more times their own size
urban garden/ semi wild island forest
I spotted a few of these at Dufferin Island, just upstream from the Falls and at nearby Oak Hall. This a combination of those 2 sightings. In the last 2 photos it's eating a fly.
Spotted on Jul 30, 2011
Submitted on Jul 30, 2011
10 Comments
Okay, thanks for the link reference. I know I should create wiki page for this and add some of my butterflies to butterfliesandmoths.org. Just have to find the time and motivation!
Its very rare specie and interesting to study...No support information available on net..!!
Yes 2nd and 3rd pictures are interesting...You need to post Wiki page...!!
I refer that link to match your specie...from Wiki..!!
Ashish, I can't find any images of your suggestion online so I'm going to just take your word for it. Can you see all 5 images now?
I think its Phymata erosa praestans
Very helpful
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/co...
Thanks Aaron8 for ID. Thanks Rubens, I think it's eating some type of fly.
Nice insect. The eyes are very different. It is eating a bee ?
ambush bug (Phymata sp.)