Jagged Ambush Bugs (Phymata fasciata) mating on a sunflower along my driveway. Arvada, Jefferson Co., Colo.
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Jagged Ambush Bugs (Phymata fasciata) mating on a sunflower along my driveway. Arvada, Jefferson Co., Colo.
I've seen so few of these this season. I did come across this one on maybe the last day available this year.
Black and Yellow Ambush Bug in Green Gloom - Sony A7S II, Quantaray 50mm 1:2.8 D lens
Ambush Bug in His Domain - Sony A7R II, Fotodiox Canon EF to Sony E Adapter, Quantaray 50mm 1:2.8D Macro lens.
Jagged Ambush Bug (Phymata fasciata) has captured and envenomated a Field Bindweed Moth (Tyta luctuosa). The well-camouflaged Ambush Bug has inserted its proboscis (or beak) to begin feeeding on its victim. Found on sunflowers lining my driveway. Arvada, Jefferson Co., Colo.
Jagged Ambush Bug Waiting for Prey on a Yellow Flower - Sony A7S II, Fotodiox Macro Tube, Canon FD 28mm f2.8
Jagged Ambush Bug photographed at Francis Carter Preserve in Charlestown, RI on 11 July 2024.
Taxiles Skipper (Poanes taxiles). Another visitor to the patch of sunflowers beside my driveway. This skipper is living dangerously, venturing within striking distance of the camouflaged Jagged Ambush Bug (Phymata fasciata) lurking at the bottom of the frame. Arvada, Jefferson Co., Colo.
Jagged Ambush Bug (Phymata fasciata) on a sunflower beside my driveway. About a dozen sunflowers are now in bloom and this predator is the first of the species to show up this season. This ferocious-looking insect is only about 10mm. Arvada, Jefferson Co., Colo.
Jagged Ambush Bug (Phymata fasciata). After waiting motionless on a sunflower for more than five hours, this predator finally caught a careless bee that landed within her reach. Here, the Ambush Bug is feasting on the internal organs of her victim. Arvada, Jefferson Co., Colo.
Jagged Ambush Bugs (Phymata fasciata) mating. Notice how much larger the female is. These well-camouflaged ambush predators are lurking on a sunflower along my driveway. Arvada, Jefferson Co., Colo.
Jagged Ambush Bug (Phymata fasciata). This well-camouflaged ambush predator is lurking on a sunflower, waiting for a bee to land within reach of its powerful pincers. Arvada, Jefferson Co., Colo.
Ambush bug drove its proboscis right in the side of the neck of this wasp.
Got one last shot when it flew to another stalk. Now you can see some brown parts on the plant that blend in with the bug too.
Jagged Ambush Bug (Phymata fasciata)
Rowlett Creek Nature Preserve Greenbelt Area
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