Psytalla horrida - teneral w exuviae

Shot of a group of Psytalla horrida currently in culture here, with a freshly moulted teneral bug and exuviae as well as two mature adults

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Ferdy Christant

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Best common name ever! Posted 7 years ago
1. Pudding4brains
  
  Lion
  
  Impressive beast too :o) Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    How big are they? I'm not sure I want to know, they are pretty scary just from the photo :) Posted 7 years ago
  2. 1. Pudding4brains
      
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      One of the adults is around 4cm, or slightly over (not including antennae and legs of course) and the whole build just says "strength" - pretty sure it could sink its rostrum into an elephants skin or some such if need be *rolleyes* Posted 7 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
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        Thanks a lot for this information nugget right before going to sleep ;) Posted 7 years ago
      2. Pudding4brains
        
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        Sweet dreams Ferdy! :o) Posted 7 years ago

The Horrid king assassin bug

''Psytalla horrida'' is an insect in the ''Psytalla'' genus of assassin bugs. It is commonly called the horrid king assassin bug or giant spiny assassin bug.

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Similar species: True Bugs

Species identified by Pudding4brains