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Assassin bug

Harpactorinae, Emesinae

Photo by Sckel
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-20.2725, -40.3967

Field Notes

Habitat:

Habitando Erva Baleeira / Wild Sage (Cordia curassavica) no quintal.

Species ID Suggestions

Thread-legged Assassin Bug

Emesinae

Reference Link
bayucca
2

Assassin bug

Harpactorinae
João Burini
2

Comments (11)
João Burini
@Bayucca the thickness doesn't look out of the ordinary to me, even about the same as the common wheel bug, thickness is usually the opposite of Emesinae (that cold tell Apiomerinae maybe, but not for the antennae), plus there is the non-Emesinae coxa length.
Sckel
I put two ID, bayucca and João are awesome. have a happy ending. thanks. thanks riekos.
RiekoS
Sckel: That was the best and wonderful reason, not to disturb nature and the creatures.
bayucca
I have great respect of João! But looking at your #3 I am still thinking of Emesinae. João, I didn't see any Harpactorinae with such thickened legs. Can you teach me more?
Sckel
Obrigada, João. Bayucca, sorry, edited identification. João is a antiheroe.
Sckel
Riekos, I had chances to take it in my hands, but I not wanted to disturb it, so that the bug does not grow traumatized. :D
RiekoS
Wow, looks dangerous one. I am glad that you did not take chance on this bug..
Sckel
thanks a lot, Bay and Fyn. This time, I did not put the bug in my hand, but it was tempting, so cute and quiet. :D
bayucca
Reduviidae, Emesinae. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/146246028 http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/62626017 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emesinae http://bugguide.net/node/view/213/bgpage
Fyn Kynd
Look like a Assassin bug nymph.

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PublishedMarch 13, 2014

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