Jagged Ambush Bug

Commonly found on flowers, particularly yellow and white ones like goldenrod and daisies, in gardens and meadows.

Carnivorous; feeds on other insects including bees, flies, and butterflies by using camouflage to surprise prey.

Diurnal hunters that use their thickened forelegs to grasp prey; they exhibit excellent camouflage and often wait motionless for hours.

Beneficial to ecosystems as they help control insect populations; while they can bite humans if handled, the bite is generally localized and non-toxic.