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Micrelytra fossularum This was the first time I have seen this specimen and can't find much information about it. Anyone knows anything about this peculiar being? Europe,Fall,Geotagged,Macro,Micrelytra fossularum,Portugal,insect Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Micrelytra fossularum

This was the first time I have seen this specimen and can't find much information about it. Anyone knows anything about this peculiar being?

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    To me it looks like an assassin bug (family Reduviidae). They are characterized by their narrow head and "beak", the mouth part also visible on your photo. Example:

    https://www.jungledragon.com/image/44081/rhynocoris_cuspidatus.html
    But I have some doubt. There's this mysterious extra "tongue" appendage in your photo, so now I'm not sure anymore.     Posted 3 years ago, modified 3 years ago
    1. View Flavio's profile
      Flavio
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      I see, what do you think of this:
      https://www.jungledragon.com/specie/10998/micrelytra-fossularum.html
      I see some similarities.       Posted 3 years ago, modified 3 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        That looks promising, and I could be wrong about the family. I'm not sure enough to advise on this one, I suggest try and direct message Felix, he knows a lot about insects in Portugal:

        RMFelixRMFelix         Posted 3 years ago, modified 3 years ago
      2. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        For what it's worth, I think Micrelytra fossularum looks like a good match... Posted 3 years ago
  3. View RMFelix's profile
    RMFelix
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    Hi Flavio!
    I agree with Christine’s ID, Micrelytra fossularum, Alydidae.
    Nice capture, cheers*     Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Flavio's profile
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      Thanks a lot ;-) Posted 3 years ago

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The Micrelytra fossularum

''Micrelytra fossularum'' is a species of true bugs belonging to the family Alydidae.

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Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Flavio
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By Flavio

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Uploaded Oct 16, 2021. Captured Oct 8, 2021 07:50 in 45W6+J9 Estoi, Portugal.
country flag of Portugal Explore Portugal 1,947 873 0
  • X-T20
  • f/1.0
  • 1/180s
  • ISO200
  • 100mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.