Bee Hunting by redchilicat

Photography • Animals • posted on Jan 13, 2006

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I believe this is some variety of assasin bug or predatory stink bug, he was hanging out on my hydrangea tree stalking the bees that were attracted to the flowers. I have a night shot of him but I am always afraid to post anything experimental. I guess I could post them in the forums for advice. Anyway, going to try to catch up on some commenting because I will not have time tomorrow. Thank you for your much appreciated advice and have a wonderful weekend! Wendy Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ30

Comments (7)

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gizmo563

9:58AM | Fri, 13 January 2006

very cool shot of an interesting bug!

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Richardphotos

11:54AM | Fri, 13 January 2006

Species Leptoglossus phyllopus http://bugguide.net/node/view/437/bgimage excellent capture and macro

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jcv2

11:54AM | Fri, 13 January 2006

Oh wow, a predator like this should alarm any bee visiting these flowers! Gorgeous work, Wendy, this creepy enemy won't have many friends! :)

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Cosme..D..Churruca

12:55PM | Fri, 13 January 2006

Terrifying creature... impressive ! Superb macro !

froznlife42

1:30PM | Fri, 13 January 2006

Eeek!!! Mr. Creepy's cousin! Boy did you get a great macro on this guy. So where's Mr. Frog when a girl needs him? LOL Mr. Frog would probably spit him right back out!! Lovely work. I'm jealous! V

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