Ambush Bug (Phymata fasciata) and Snack

When I was walking through a meadow yesterday morning, I noticed a fly hanging upside-down off a flower. Upon closer inspection, I discovered that the unfortunate insect was being eaten by an ambush bug.

Habitat: Meadow

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Ernst

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Little devil. Posted 2 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  For sure! Posted 2 years ago

Alexander Hassmueller

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Awesome photo! Congrats Christine! Crazy good!
It took me a moment to see the smaller Ambush Bug…. Posted 2 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thank you! It was well hidden, as the fly can attest. Posted 2 years ago
2. 1. Alexander Hassmueller
    
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    You are much welcome! I‘m afraid that the fly will not attest anything no more…hehe! Posted 2 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
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      Lol, nope. Posted 2 years ago