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True BugsI was surprised to see two assassin bugs working together to catch this small bee. What kind of assassins are they?
Do assassin bugs generally work together to catch insects? I have never seen this before. What kind is it? Thanks for your help. I look forward to seeing your new site. Om shanti,
Roberta Dell’Anno
Andover , MA
hi Roberta,
These are Ambush Bugs in the family Phymatidae, not Assassin Bugs. We doubt that they worked together to capture the prey. It is more than likely that one Ambush Bug caught the bee, and the other Ambush Bug is opportunistic and taking advantage of a convenient meal. Our website redesign is currently on the back burner, but eventually, you should see a change.
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