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Australian Assassin bug The formidable spiky mouth part (rostrum) with which it impales prey, can clearly be seen. <br />
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Known commonly as Bee-killers. <br />
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25 mm in length<br />
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25 mm in length<br />
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Australian Assassin bug

The formidable spiky mouth part (rostrum) with which it impales prey, can clearly be seen.

Known commonly as Bee-killers.

25 mm in length

Australian Assassin bug Known commonly as Bee-killer assassin bug as they seem to favour hunting of honey bees. <br />
<br />
25 mm in length<br />
<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/68354/australian_assassin_bug.html<br />
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Pristhesancus plagipennis nymph 5th Instar nymph, 7 mm length. <br />
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https://www.jungledragon.com/image/85319/bee-killer_assassin_bug.html<br />
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https://www.jungledragon.com/image/68354/australian_assassin_bug.html<br />
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comments (2)

Patomarazul

Lion

Nice! Posted 6 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Super cool! You never disappoint, Ruth <3 Posted 6 years ago

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The Australian assassin bug

Pristhesancus plagipennis is an assassin bug found in Australia.

Similar species: True Bugs

Species identified by Ruth Spigelman

By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Oct 27, 2018. Captured Oct 25, 2018 10:53 in 21 Myamblah Cres, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.

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Canon EOS 60D
f/5.6
1/64s
ISO400
49mm