spp. Oak Ridge, TN June 11, 2008 We found this Shield Bug eating a caterpillar during a walk through the field at the 2008 AMSE Science Camp. I was thrilled to be able to photograph the harpoon-like piercing mouthpart (brown part) of the bug. It appears to be kept in a "sheath" when not in use. How cool is that!?
These interesting ambush bug eggs were on the basement window screen.
Hemiptera May 27, 2007 Although this is called a Florida Leaf-footed Bug, I found it at Haw Ridge in TN! The hind legs have a broad, flat area, giving the bug its' common name. I like the orange antennae.
