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Wingless assassin bug

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Description:

Black bug hibernating under a log. It has the profile of an assassin bug. This may be a late (fifth?) instar or an adult wingless species. Wingless adults (Ground assassin bugs) are known to exist and this may be one ? http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_...

Habitat:

Hibernating under a log

Notes:

The habitat and weather were both dark so the pic is rather blurry :(

1 Species ID Suggestions

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Wilson W
Wilson W 10 years ago
Black Ground Assassin Bug
Peirates sp. Black Ground Assassin Bug - Peirates punctorius or Pirates flavopictus


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3 Comments

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Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 11 years ago

He's not going to win any 'pretty' awards but nice to know where they go in winter.

NatureRobin
NatureRobin 11 years ago

I used to live near the location in which this was taken! Good find!

oxyjack
oxyjack 11 years ago

I agree Martin, it looks like an assassin bug to me too. Nice find!

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MartinL
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MartinL

Victoria, Australia

Spotted on May 28, 2012
Submitted on May 31, 2012

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