Pennsylvania Ambush Bug (Phymata pennsylvanica)

At a dense mixed forest edge. On Pycnanthemum sp.

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Paul Dirksen

Lion

Great shot Lisa, knowing the seize of this little one. Posted 5 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you, Paul! Posted 5 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Amazing find. You can just tell from its face its up to something very dark. Posted 5 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Aww! Thanks, Ferdy.
  And, yes, it was surely up to no good. Waiting for a yummy hoverfly. Posted 5 years ago

The Pennsylvania Ambush Bug

''Phymata pennsylvanica'', known generally as the Pennsylvania ambush bug or Pennsylvania jagged ambush bug, is a species of ambush bug in the family Reduviidae. It is found in North America. It is known to prey on a common hoverfly, ''Syritta pipiens''.

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Similar species: True Bugs

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling