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Common Assassin Bug

Pristhesancus plagipennis

Photo by Christiane
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Assassin Bug

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Comments (4)
MartinL
This does appear to be a nymph and has not yet developed its wings. Here is the adult. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/454366056 http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_assinsinbugs/CommonAssa.htm
Christiane
Working on my ID's.. I think you are right lori.tas..
lori.tas
Check out this site: http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/pchew_brisbane/index.html Look under True bugs, Assassin bugs.
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PublishedMay 12, 2011

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