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Live fast, die young. A female Metallic Green Bee (Augochloropsis metall) becomes a liquid lunch for an Ambush Bug (Phymata sp.). Notice how the Ambush Bug is holding the bee with its raptorial front legs, which are similar to a Praying Mantis' forelimbs.

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Live fast, die young. A female Metallic Green Bee (Augochloropsis metallica) becomes a liquid lunch for an Ambush Bug (Phymata sp.). Notice how the Ambush Bug is holding the bee with its raptorial front legs, which are similar to a Praying Mantis' forelimbs.
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Live fast, die young. A female Metallic Green Bee (Augochloropsis metallica) becomes a liquid lunch for an Ambush Bug (Phymata sp.). Notice how the Ambush Bug is holding the bee with its raptorial front legs, which are similar to a Praying Mantis' forelimbs.