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BIG lunch! - Picromerus bidens
Copyright © 2007 David Kleiman

BIG lunch! - Picromerus bidens
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
July 17, 2007
What kind of stink bug? It caught a large gypsy moth caterpillar and was enjoying lunch by liquefying it's limp prey. Yum!

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BIG lunch! - Picromerus bidens BIG lunch! - Picromerus bidens
Contributed by David Kleiman on 18 July, 2007 - 5:13pm
Last updated 18 July, 2007 - 11:15pm

Awesome shot, David!
This is a Picromerus bidens. I have collected this species both here and in NB. There are already some Ontario images in the guide, but this series is definitely a great addition.
… Stephen Luk, 18 July, 2007 - 7:12pm

 
Thanks Stephen
I'll add it to the guide
… David Kleiman, 18 July, 2007 - 11:13pm

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