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22-JUL-2018 Christine Hanrahan

Ambush bug (Phymata)

Burnt Lands Provincial Park

This bug is clinging to a milkweed stem. They are quite small, and they lie in wait,keeping very still, until an insect lands and then they pounce.

Panasonic DMC-FZ2000
1/250s f/4.0 at 8.8mm iso125 hide exif
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Date/Time22-Jul-2018 11:36:18
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ModelDMC-FZ2500
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Focal Length8.8 mm
Exposure Time1/250 sec
Aperturef/4
ISO Equivalent125
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Fay Stout31-Aug-2018 12:16
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That is one WEIRD looking bug! Great catch! V
Don01-Aug-2018 06:48
That's a weird-looking creature!
laine27-Jul-2018 20:24
Good at camouflage I feel :)
Blandine Mangin27-Jul-2018 15:12
beautiful close-up ! v
Walter Otto Koenig27-Jul-2018 14:20
Amazing detail in this image. What a fascinating bug. "V"
hayl27-Jul-2018 13:42
Is he eyeing you for an ambush? Terrific photo.
Yvonne27-Jul-2018 11:17
Fabulous close up! v
Pierre Martin27-Jul-2018 10:40
well adapted for that kind of hunt, splendid capture and close-up!
Graeme27-Jul-2018 09:45
It blends in with its surroundings in wait very well. Superb details, Christine.V+++!
slhoornstra27-Jul-2018 08:43
An amazing capture! V
MarcViskens27-Jul-2018 07:47
Wonderful creature
chris morton27-Jul-2018 06:59
sounds a nasty prospect, but great detail
John Vass27-Jul-2018 05:36
Amazing find and well shot! V
Helen Betts27-Jul-2018 04:56
What a fascinating looking insect -- looks like he's armored. Captured in excellent detail. V.
joseantonio27-Jul-2018 04:01
stunning closeup capture.V.
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet27-Jul-2018 03:37
Superb capture of this bizarre bug.
Carl Carbone27-Jul-2018 02:41
Super close-up! I haven't seen one yet this year.
globalgadabout27-Jul-2018 01:53
it does look deadly, and most bizarre too...what an impressive capture..
Hank Vander Velde27-Jul-2018 01:36
Great find and excellent sharp image Christine. A very scary-looking bug indeed.
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