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Assassin bug (Corsair)

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

Assassin bug (Corsair). All black with two red parts in the back. 15 mm long. Genus Sirthenea.

Habitat:

Rainforest.

Reference Links:

Genus Sirthenea - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Assassin bug (Corsair)

Genus Sirthenea

Reference Link
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Comments (3)
LuisStevens
Sorry Bayucca, but this one was the best photo I have taken with my pocket camera. I cropped it to see the head a little better.
bayucca
Any other picture with a clearer view of the head shape?

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PublishedApril 23, 2014

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