Uploaded August 2013 | Updated September 2026, 5 seconds ago

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The female Ambush Bug (Phymata sp.) drains a hydei fruit fly as the male, mounted on her back, enthusiastically bobs his head. I believe the bobbing is part of the mating ritual as he proceeds to climb to the side so he can reach the underside of her abdomen with his sex organs. As she drains the fruit fly you can see her internal organs (1:00) in action.

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