JungleDragon is a nature and wildlife community for photographers, travellers and anyone who loves nature. We're genuine, free, ad-free and beautiful.

Join

Jagged Ambush Bug - Phymata fasciata The perfect hiding place<br /> <br /> Habitat: Meadow Ambush bug,Geotagged,Phymata Fasciata,Phymata fasciata,Summer,United States,jagged ambush bug Click/tap to enlarge

Jagged Ambush Bug - Phymata fasciata

The perfect hiding place

Habitat: Meadow

    comments (2)

  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
    Lion
    View Lion class
    Haha, they are so cartoony. Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
      Lion
      View Lion class
      Yep! I watched this one for awhile. An insect landed right next to it, and the ambush bug extended one front leg to hold it down, but then decided to let it go. Weird. Posted 5 years ago

Sign in or Join in order to comment.

The Phymata Fasciata

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

Info 19 0
Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Christine Young
View Christine Young's profile

By Christine Young

All rights reserved
Uploaded Jan 31, 2020. Captured Aug 26, 2019 13:30 in 281 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
country flag of United States of America Explore United States of America 39,925 9,640 8
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/10.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.