Uploaded May 2016 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Much like mantids, Ambush Bugs have grooming bristles on the inner side of their raptor claws. You see this subadult moisten the bristles then clean an antenna.
Points of interest:
00:14 Ambush Bug applies saliva to its cleaning bristles using the end of its proboscis.
00:44 A fly stops by so you can see how small the Ambush Bug is.
01:00 Ambush Bug rubs the bristles together to get them both moist.
01:17 She brings her antenna forward and begins to groom.
01:43 A good shot of her wing buds. She'll be adult the next time she molts.
Soundtrack by Precarious
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Much like mantids, Ambush Bugs have grooming bristles on the inner side of their raptor claws. You see this subadult moisten the bristles then clean an antenna.
Points of interest:
00:14 Ambush Bug applies saliva to its cleaning bristles using the end of its proboscis.
00:44 A fly stops by so you can see how small the Ambush Bug is.
01:00 Ambush Bug rubs the bristles together to get them both moist.
01:17 She brings her antenna forward and begins to groom.
01:43 A good shot of her wing buds. She'll be adult the next time she molts.
Soundtrack by Precarious
To use this video in a commercial player, advertising or in broadcasts, please email Viral Spiral: contact@viralspiralgroup.com
