Ambush bug ( Phymata sp.) by larose forest photos

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12-Jul-2020	Christine Hanrahan

Ambush bug (Phymata sp.)

Ottawa East

Best viewed in original size.

When I see these bugs appear on plants I know summer is half over! One Queen Anne's Lace flower can hold 6 or 7 of these guys, all waiting within the flowerhead for something to land, at which they pounce.

Panasonic DMC-FZ2000
1/1000s f/4.0 at 11.1mm iso125 full exif

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Fay Stout		12-Sep-2020 12:15
What a strange looking bug that is! Well documented! V

Graeme		16-Jul-2020 09:11
It looks like its waiting patiently for a meal to land! Superb closeup details, Christine.V

Pierre		14-Jul-2020 18:06
Une photo formidable de cette punaise embusquée dans cette magnifique pose! V

Dennis Hoyne		13-Jul-2020 23:24
An exceptional close up of this insect, a new one for me.

Karen Stuebing		13-Jul-2020 21:50
His name suits him. He does look ready to pounce. Beautiful, detailed photo. V.

Industrial Heritage		13-Jul-2020 20:43
amazing capture

Nirvan Hope		13-Jul-2020 19:15
Now that is an extraordinary looking creature! Such a contrast to the pretty Queen Anne's Lace.

Walter Otto Koenig		13-Jul-2020 19:11
What a great close up. Love the detail. "V"

hayl		13-Jul-2020 15:43
Super photo.

Hank Vander Velde		13-Jul-2020 12:05
Excellent sharp close-up image Christine.

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		13-Jul-2020 06:07
Good find and well captured. V

Ika Zinka Eferl		13-Jul-2020 05:38
Gorgeous capture of this little creature! V

Helen Betts		12-Jul-2020 23:46
What an interesting looking insect, and a great capture of it. V.

Marcia Colelli		12-Jul-2020 23:44
Wow, great closeup of this little insect. V

Ghislaine et Réal Boulet		12-Jul-2020 23:26
Fantastic macro.

Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)		12-Jul-2020 22:51
I really appreciate your work.Vote Paolo

Pierre Martin		12-Jul-2020 22:43
such a predator, splende detailed picture!

janescottcumming		12-Jul-2020 22:15
I never saw one of those before! Pretty cool.

John Vass		12-Jul-2020 22:00
Amazing photo! V Oh noes! Is summer half over?

Mairéad		12-Jul-2020 20:48
Super macro! Will have to keep an eye out for them. V

Don Mottershead		12-Jul-2020 20:36
Wow! What a great image. It definitely looks like a dastardly deed is about to occur. V

Isabel Cutler		12-Jul-2020 20:24
What a bizarrely fascinating creature, looking somewhat like a cartoon character. Great find! V.

Kevin Warren		12-Jul-2020 20:05
Very cool shot! Remind me not to land on a Queen Anne's Lace anytime soon!

Doug Cruden		12-Jul-2020 19:44
Wow, fab close-up of this little guy

Pieter Bos		12-Jul-2020 19:36
Super close-up! Very well done. ~V

globalgadabout		12-Jul-2020 19:27
that is a curious looking ace in the lace...superb portrait..

joseantonio		12-Jul-2020 19:20
nice work with the difficult contrast.V.

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