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Himacerus mirmicoides, Ant Damsel Bug

Himacerus mirmicoides, Ant Damsel Bug

Damsel bugs are predators, this one having caught a fly was climbing a rush with its victim, possibly to prevent others trying to steal its meal....
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Damsel bugs are predators, this one having caught a fly was climbing a rush with its victim, possibly to prevent others trying to steal its meal.
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PENTAX K10D

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Aperture 22/1 ISO 200 Shutter 1/80 Focal Length 18000/100

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Jul, 2023

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Winter 23 Award

Summer Views Award

Contender in the Visual Poetry Project

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