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Assassin Bug

Assassin Bug (Pristhesancus plagipennis)

Close-up of 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 @ 86.4 mm, 1/160, ISO 100, Flash

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

Assassin Bug