| These critters are super hunters. They often catch their prey in mid flight. They stab the prey with their stout proboscis and drain their body fluids. |
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Above, this fellow has a small leaf hopper. This might just be an appetizer. |
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| This fellow has a much more substantial meal. If you look close in the second picture you can see the details of the stabbing. This guy was still struggling when I first saw them. |
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| 07/23/05. Watched this robber catch and kill the dragon this morning. These guys are merciless. The first picture was where they landed after the capture, and the second is after the robber flew away when I got a little too close. Amazing to see a critter fly away carrying something at least it's own size. |
