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Large assassin bug, Finca Heimatlos, Ecuador Possibly genus Heza, but far from sure. It seems that both antennae are missing.<br /> <br /> On an unrelated note, have a look at this other amazing assassin bug found in Ecuador by the late Andreas Kay:<br /> <section class="video"><iframe width="448" height="282" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/z6Wr-tAC15U?hd=1&autoplay=0&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></section> Ecuador,Ecuador 2021,Finca Heimatlos,Geotagged,South America,Spring,World Click/tap to enlarge

Large assassin bug, Finca Heimatlos, Ecuador

Possibly genus Heza, but far from sure. It seems that both antennae are missing.

On an unrelated note, have a look at this other amazing assassin bug found in Ecuador by the late Andreas Kay:

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Zelus sp. is also possible, something like Zelus tetracanthus. I LOVE that bee assassin bug. How do you think he took those videos? Just normal video? Posted 3 years ago
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      Christine Young
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      ^Don't take my suggestion too seriously. I really don't know and do agree that Heza is very possible. The forelegs are very Heza-ish. Posted 3 years ago
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      Ferdy Christant
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      Thank you for that extra genus to compare with.

      These videos were made with one of his own inventions. It's a circular glass table mounted into some larger (dark) casing. The camera is in a fixed position whilst using his other hand to control the rotation of the table using a lever.       Posted 3 years ago
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        Christine Young
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        Wow, that's awesome. Posted 3 years ago

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Uploaded Feb 3, 2022. Captured Nov 10, 2021 20:47 in 95J5+WP Parroquia Tarqui, Ecuador.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO64
  • 105mm