Spiked Shieldbugs (Picromerus bidens) mostly feed on larvae and caterpillars. This one caught a Nematus miliaris larva.
Cano R7, 100 mm macro, manual focus in live-view, tripod and cable release.
Cropped - Iso 400 - f6.3 -1/13
Spiked Shieldbug with prey
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Re: Spiked Shieldbug with prey
Impressive! I often see bugs in this group doing the same thing. They can catch quite large caterpillars.
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