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Ambush Bugs With Prey - Phymata - male - female
Copyright © 2007 Jon M. Yuschock

Ambush Bugs With Prey - Phymata - Male Female
Elysburg, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
August 12, 2007
I'm always surprised at the size of prey these little denizens are capable of taking. I think this is a Downy Yellowjacket.
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Contributed by Jon M. Yuschock on 12 November, 2007 - 6:51pm

The prey is...
a male of the Common Aerial Yellowjacket (Dolichovespula arenaria). Phymata bugs among those predators whose modest size doesn't predict the dangerousness. They are usually perceived too late by nectaring insects.
… Richard Vernier, 13 November, 2007 - 3:38am login or register to post comments

 
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for the correct ID on the yellowjacket, Richard.
… Jon M. Yuschock, 13 November, 2007 - 9:56am login or register to post comments

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