Ambush Bug (Subfamily: Phymatinae)
This is an ambush bug, a type of assassin bug in the subfamily Phymatinae. As their name suggests, these predatory insects lay motionless in wait for their prey. I found this insect on the same species of flower as the Camouflaged Looper I also painted – I thought it was impressive that, although these insects are in no way related, they each have been able to use camouflage to their advantage in different ways: one to eat, and the other to avoid being eaten.
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This is an ambush bug, a type of assassin bug in the subfamily Phymatinae. As their name suggests, these predatory insects lay motionless in wait for their prey. I found this insect on the same species of flower as the Camouflaged Looper I also painted – I thought it was impressive that, although these insects are in no way related, they each have been able to use camouflage to their advantage in different ways: one to eat, and the other to avoid being eaten.
Watch “What’s happening in my backyard?!” to learn more about – well, what’s happening in my backyard!
This is an ambush bug, a type of assassin bug in the subfamily Phymatinae. As their name suggests, these predatory insects lay motionless in wait for their prey. I found this insect on the same species of flower as the Camouflaged Looper I also painted – I thought it was impressive that, although these insects are in no way related, they each have been able to use camouflage to their advantage in different ways: one to eat, and the other to avoid being eaten.
Watch “What’s happening in my backyard?!” to learn more about – well, what’s happening in my backyard!
PRINTING INFO
This gallery-quality print can be created on archival paper or unstretched, unmounted canvas. Each print is made to order.
Note: Images are not cropped, so some prints may have white borders at certain sizes if the aspect ratio differs from the original painting.
Prints are signed on the front, signed and dated on the back. The original painting is also available for purchase.
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