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Assassin Bug

Runcinia flavida

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

I wonder if this grass spider creeping up behind the assassin bug means to attack! Unfortunately didn't see it till I got it on the computer, so I missed the action!

Adult insects often range from 4 to 40 mm. They most commonly have an elongated head with a distinct narrowed neck, long legs, and a prominent, segmented tube for feeding (rostrum). Most species are dark in color with hues of brown, black, red, or orange.

Habitat:

Savanna grassland and scrub

Notes:

Kate, this was seen at our butterfly spot down the road behind Education center.

Reference Links:

Reduviidae

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
KateBraun
The spider has been identified as Runcinia flavida by Ansie Dippenaar-Schoeman.
pamsai
thank you Mark. It was really a very colourful bug. Pity I didn't notice the grass spider creeping up behind it until I put it on the computer. I would have checked back after some time!
Mark Ridgway
Fabulous shots Pam. (St Francis of Assissin?)

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Mlawula Nature Reserve
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Swaziland Guide
Photographed
PublishedMay 3, 2014

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