Jagged Ambush Bug

Commonly found on flowers, particularly in gardens and meadows, where they blend in with yellow or white blossoms like Goldenrod.

Carnivorous predators that eat other insects including bees, flies, and butterflies, using their strong forelegs to grasp prey.

They are diurnal sit-and-wait predators that use camouflage to surprise prey. They have thickened forelegs similar to a praying mantis and a sharp proboscis to inject enzymes into prey.

Benefits the ecosystem by controlling insect populations. They are not aggressive to humans but can deliver a painful bite if handled or provoked.