August 2, 2016

Common predators observed so far

-dragonflies (Odonata)
-robber flies (Asilidae)
-spiders (Araneae)
-fish

-praying mantis (Mantidae) - Prey being "shared" with Asilidae, unsure which insect captured prey. Independent of this case I have watched Mantidae take Odonata as prey. see: http://www.inaturalist.org/observations/3274066

-ants (Hymenoptera) - Unsure if ants seized and subdued prey while living, appropriated prey Asilidae discarded or any other number of possible options. see: http://www.inaturalist.org/observations/2953816

Posted on August 2, 2016 04:00 AM by briangooding briangooding | 4 comments | Leave a comment

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