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Powerful forearms! - Phymata fasciata
Copyright © 2007 Scott Nelson

Powerful forearms! - Phymata fasciata
Withalacoochee State Forest, Sumter County, Florida, USA
July 19, 2007
Size: 9 mm
Many photography already in guide, but I want to try for close-up to see those unique details. This insect was dispatched and positioned for these photos. It was on a thistle plant.

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Contributed by Scott Nelson on 31 July, 2007 - 10:54am

Moved
Moved from Jagged Ambush Bugs.
… Scott Nelson, 31 July, 2007 - 11:11am

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