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Jagged Ambush Bugs (Coupling) - Phymata fasciata These two ambush bugs appear to be mating, but they are not. The male is sitting on top of the female in a piggyback position, which is referred to as &quot;coupling&quot; - a pre or post copulation guarding behavior. Copulation in these bugs only occurs when the male is positioned next to the female.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Garden Geotagged,Phymata,Phymata Fasciata,Phymata fasciata,Summer,United States,ambush bugs,coupling Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Jagged Ambush Bugs (Coupling) - Phymata fasciata

These two ambush bugs appear to be mating, but they are not. The male is sitting on top of the female in a piggyback position, which is referred to as "coupling" - a pre or post copulation guarding behavior. Copulation in these bugs only occurs when the male is positioned next to the female.

Habitat: Garden

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      It was a budding romance. Posted 3 years ago

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The Phymata Fasciata

''Phymata fasciata'' is a species of ambush bug in the family Reduviidae. It is found in Central America and North America.

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Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Mar 31, 2022. Captured Aug 6, 2021 08:00 in 5 Judson Ave, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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