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Thread legged bug

Emesinae

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

A very slim bug in the category of assassin bugs.
The forelegs are modified and positioned for grasping prey.

Habitat:

Under the bark on a river redgum. Only one found.

Notes:

http://bie.ala.org.au/species/Leistarches+serripes#tab_classification
http://www.bowerbird.org.au/observations/36099

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Emesinae

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Comments (1)
MartinL
Leistarches serripes Thanks Ken Walker.

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PublishedMay 21, 2015

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