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Assassin Bug

Microtomus purcis

Photo by TammiElisa
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Found in a dead, rotting tree.

Notes:

This bug was dead, but still preserved enough to snap.

Reference Links:

Microtomus purcis (Drury, 1782)

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Comments (3)
Ashish
Yes Assassin bug.. as head of bug...!!

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PublishedMay 9, 2011

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