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Common Assassin Bug

Pristhesancus plagipennis

Photo by Kate Russo
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Corn plant in veggie patch

Notes:

Found this adult assassin bug with a bee whilst going outside to feed the chickens. Looks like they were sharing the meal with a number of other little insects that can be seen crawling all over the dead bee.

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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Interaction between different species of Arthropods
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Hunters & Animal Food Habits
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2012

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