Ambush bug, Phymata sp., head close-up. Ambush bug (most likel Phymata americana) July 13, 2010. This true bug, is one of the best camouflaged insects I’ve seen. I found two on the plant “begger’s tick.” In the genus Phymata, I’m not sure yet of the species. They have mantid like frong legs,...
Look at the ends of the lower four legs, they have four joints! It is not often that I get to go out and get a new insect Order under my belt. . .so finding this wild insect tonight was very cool. Not a true fly, it is predatory, with four hind legs that are jointed at the very ends to grab prey. The mandibles speak for themselves....
