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Assassin Bug Nymph - Pristhesancus plagipennis ? Australia,Australian assassin bug,Geotagged,Pristhesancus plagipennis,Summer Click/tap to enlarge

Assassin Bug Nymph - Pristhesancus plagipennis ?

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  1. View Ruth Spigelman's profile
    Ruth Spigelman
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    Quite the opposite! This looks to me like an assassin bug nymph and it will be looking for some unsuspecting insect to pierce with its formidable dagger-like rostrum. Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Calbost Niel's profile
      Calbost Niel
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      Thanks Ruth. An interesting find. Posted 4 years ago

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The Australian assassin bug

Pristhesancus plagipennis is an assassin bug found in Australia.

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Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Calbost Niel
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By Calbost Niel

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Uploaded Feb 21, 2021. Captured Feb 21, 2021 14:13 in 58-82 Terrace Falls Rd, Hazelbrook NSW 2779, Australia.
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  • NIKON D7100
  • f/9.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO800
  • 105mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.