Ambush bug ( Phymata ) by larose forest photos

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28-JUL-2018	Christine Hanrahan

Ambush bug (Phymata)

Reveler Conservation Area

I never get tired of seeing these bugs, or photographing them. They are so prehistoric looking, and also one can imagine they might have inspired some of the creatures in various fantasy/sci-fi flicks!As their name suggests, they lie in ambush, waiting for a hapless insect to land nearby, and then they pounce.

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danad		03-Sep-2018 16:09
Never seen something like that before ! Yes It looks like a tiny dragon...V.

Margot W		03-Sep-2018 16:06
If bugs weren’t tiny what a different world this would be. Sci-fi indeed.

globalgadabout		03-Sep-2018 15:18
what a fierce appearance it has...top drawer capture..

hayl		03-Sep-2018 14:23
He does look like a dragon. Excellent close up photo.

Torben Jorgensen		03-Sep-2018 12:44
Weird looking bug. Great sharpness and pose. V

Yvonne		03-Sep-2018 10:58
It certainly is a tricky looking bug.. quite fascinating.. v

Graeme		03-Sep-2018 09:38
This guy really blends in well with its surroundings. Your closeup is superb, Christine.V!!!!!

Range View		03-Sep-2018 06:16
Certainly blends in with surrounds, great shot. David.

John Vass		03-Sep-2018 04:58
Always interesting what you find for us! Great job Christine!

joseantonio		03-Sep-2018 04:16
had never seen one before.Thank you for sharing.V.

Helen Betts		03-Sep-2018 03:25
Quite an interesting looking insect, and perfectly captured. V.

Pierre Martin		03-Sep-2018 02:26
one day I may see one, superb picture very sharp and great bg!

Carl Carbone		03-Sep-2018 02:22
Wow! Great shot. They are interesting creatures.

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