Reduviidae (family)

An assassin bug at Thorneside, QLD

Reduviidae (family) at Thorneside, QLD - 22 Feb 2023 11:39 AM
Reduviidae (family) at Thorneside, QLD - 22 Feb 2023 11:39 AM
Reduviidae (family) at Thorneside, QLD - 22 Feb 2023 11:39 AM
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Reduviidae (family) 6 Jan 2025 AlisonMilton
Unverified 6 Mar 2023 TimL

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An Assassin bug living up to its name.

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Waiting for prey to capture Insect behaviour on flower

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