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Assassin Bug

Assassin Bug (Pristhesancus plagipennis)

The 4th or 5th Instar or development stage of this bug.

Assassin Bugs stalk and capture other insects and stap them with their beak or Rostrum. They inject a fluid that turns the insides to liquied and they suck the liquid out.
Panasonic DMC-FZ28, f/8 @ 18.7 mm, 1/50, ISO 100, Flash

Categories & Keywords
Category:Animals
Subcategory:Insects
Subcategory Detail:
Keywords:Assassin Bug, Australia, Pristhesancus

Assassin Bug