Virtual Exhibit on Canada´s Biodiversity

	Habitat Adults: terrestrial Immatures: terrestrial Feeding Habits Adults: predaceous Immatures: predaceous Size: 8 to 13 mm Flight : strong flier North American Species: 3 in Canada	Hemiptera Phymatidae Ambush bugs Front Wings: leathery Hind Wings: membranous Mouthparts: sucking Antenna Length: shorter than body Antenna Shape: straight Front Legs: raptorial Hind Legs: unmodified Special Characteristics: Ambush bugs are easily recognized by their stout body with large projections on the thorax and abdomen. They are greenish yellow and brown. The front legs are short and raptorial.
	Comments: Ambush bugs, as the name suggests, are predators that sit and ambush their prey. They feed mainly on relatively large bees, wasps and flies. They often hide within goldenrod flowers where they are very well camouflaged.

	Species: Phymata pennsylvanica Common Name: Distribution: Comments: This species is often very abundant on goldenrod flowers in the summer. It is so well camouflaged, however, that it is very difficult to see.