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Assassin Bug

Cosmolestes picticeps

Photo by SeanWeekly
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Field Notes

Description:

Assassin bug catches its prey with its forelegs and penetrates its prey with the proboscis. That will paralyze and kill the prey almost instantly. Then, the liquid of the prey are suck by the bug.

Species ID Suggestions

Assasin Bug

Cosmolestes picticeps
Atul
1

Assasin Bug
tiberio_graco
1

Comments (6)
SeanWeekly
Thanks for the comment Carol, he was quite amazing, I have not seen one since this spotting :(
Carol Snow Milne
Assassin bugs are cool! I found 8 (wheel bug type) in my meadow. I wish I had one with these colors.
Atul
and sub family Harpactorinae
IanMichaelIleto
try Cosmolestes picticeps http://www.nature2pixel.com/?p=372
SeanWeekly
Thanks for the ID, do you know exactly what species this guy is?
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PublishedAugust 30, 2011

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