| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / AmbushBug,Jagged
BUG GALLERY Information: MCCD # (815) 338-6223 |
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Common Name: |
Ambush Bug, Jagged
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| Scientific Name: | Phymata erosa
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| Length or Size: | Length = 0.4 - 0.5"
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| Comment: | Found in gardens and meadows on flowers. This bug is very camouflaged and captures prey coming to flowers for nectar. It is considered a pest because it kills so many bees.
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