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Assassin bug, Gminatus wallengreni. © Queensland Museum, Jeff Wright.
Assassin Bugs
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Assassin Bugs use their proboscis to impale prey (insects and spiders) and inject digestive enzymes that liquefy the body tissues. The bug then sucks up the juices through the proboscis, which acts like a straw.
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Common assassin bug, Pristhesancus plagipennis, adult. © Queensland Museum, Jeff Wright.
Bee Killer Assassin Bug
Summary
The Bee Killer Assassin Bug is a slow-moving predator that lurks among foliage and on flowers to ambush other insects as food. It is widespread in eastern Qld and NSW.
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