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Rasahus hamatus

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Field Notes

Description:

Size 17-21 mm for the species. Marked as shown. Nocturnal in habits.

Habitat:

This specimen was attracted to a mercury vapor light and blacklight setup at night in Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge in south Texas.

Notes:

These insects can inflict very painful bites in self-defense.

Reference Links:

Species Rasahus hamatus - BugGuide.Net

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Biodiversity of Texas

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PublishedJune 5, 2013

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