Assassin bugs are sit-and-wait predators. This Zelus tetracanthus arrived at a blacklight insect trap and intercepted incoming prey, in this case a male trap-jaw ant. Tucson, Arizona, USA
Look closely at the underside of the ant's head to see a parastic Antennophorus mite. These mites live on ants and steal food from their mouths. South Bristol, New York, USA.
Swimming pools act as giant insect traps. Here, the carcasses of a male fire and and several other insects float in a pool where they accidentally landed. Dripping Springs, Texas, USA.
