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Australian Assassin bug Known commonly as Bee-killer assassin bug as they seem to favour hunting of honey bees. <br />
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25 mm in length<br />
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Known commonly as Bee-killers. <br />
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25 mm in length<br />
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Australian Assassin bug

Known commonly as Bee-killer assassin bug as they seem to favour hunting of honey bees.

25 mm in length

Australian Assassin bug The formidable spiky mouth part (rostrum) with which it impales prey, can clearly be seen. <br />
<br />
Known commonly as Bee-killers. <br />
<br />
25 mm in length<br />
<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/85319/bee-killer_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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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 6, 2019. Captured Sep 23, 2019 09:41 in 59 Merewether St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.

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Canon EOS 60D
f/10.0
1/128s
ISO200
100mm