Just one of many "firsts" found at Bear River MBR. This small bug preys upon
other insects and, in most instances, manages a darn good camouflage job.
This particular bug was just sitting on a sunflower leaf. © Carol Davis, 7-16-2006
I knew this was an Ambush Bug when I took the photo but didn't realize until checking
the downloaded image that there was a mating pair on this flower © Carol Davis, 8-31-06
Soldier Fly (Odontomyia) standing over two mating ambush bugs who
could eat him in a second if they weren't so busy. Carol Davis, 8-31-06
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