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Assassin Bug Nymph

Pristhesancus plagipennis

Photo by Kate Russo
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

The veggie patch (on an eggplant)

Notes:

I think it may be a nymph of some kind.

Species ID Suggestions

Assassin Bug (nymph)

Pristhesancus plagipennis

Reference Link
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Comments (6)
KarenL
Wow! Lovely assassin bug!
Latimeria
I've read a couple scientific papers talking about this assassin bug, but I was never able to see a picture of one until now. Thanks for helping me solve that mystery!
Kate Russo
Nope! I took the picture on my little MEGA O.I.S. 28mm wide lumix. And thanks! :)
ScottDenson
Was this taken on your iPhone? Really nice picture!

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedDecember 21, 2011

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