Colorful predator

This is a Predatory Stink Bug. It's victim is a Green Stink Bug. It drains the fluids with its mouthpart.

I had been watching a caterpillar on this plant for several days. I couldn't find it yesterday. I'm afraid the stink bug got it.

I only saw one of these guys last year and this is the only one I've seen this year.

I hope this isn't too gross. :0)

[❀ Lynn]

WOW.....awesome! Didn't know that about these. Hope it didn't get your caterpillar! Fav

[Joyce Wells]

Amazing shot! The larger one has spectacular colors!

[Yvonne]

Incredible shot.

[Linda Agne]

Amazing capture.

[Junan Heath]

Marvelous capture!

[Tami Skipper]

Great capture! Great clarity.

[richard saffold]

he has halloween colors.

[Milanie]

This is fantastic - and thanks so much for the science background with it. I think it's fascinating - not to mention what a super picture!!

[Suzan Macco]

wow, amazing shot!

[Rick Schies]

Amazing! I have never seen one this color before.

[Kerri]

Very cool

[Suomi]

Awesome capture!

[Michael Blachly]

Amazing shot!

[K J Buehl]

Such a neat shot! Great close up and detail!

[Paul Myers]

Very cool.

[Kathryn Marshall]

Fantastic capture. I always thought stink bugs ate plants. Now I know better!

[Kari]

Wow! So cool!

[Robin]

Got to fav. this great capture!

[Livia]

What an awesome find, and a great shot!

[Peter de Graaff]

Great capture of colours

[Claire]

Oh definitely gross! ;0)

[Thom Mitchell]

Wonderful action shot (well, notsomuch for the Green Stink Bug!) and great focus and colors on the predator!

[Dione Giorgio]

Stunning shot.

[Shirley Banford]

Excellent catch.

[Vesna]

Wow!

[carol white]

Awesome capture!! Wonderfully colourful bug!!

[Dawn Wilson]

Great capture

[Lisa]

Wow!

[Tara]

Fantastic capture and perfect timing. That is a most unusual bug. I love his colors though.