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Assassin bug

Stenolemus sp.

Description:

This spider-like assassin bug was using an old spider web for catching preys. Stenolemus bugs tipically eats spiders after feigning falling on the spider web.

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2 Comments

Juan DiTrani
Juan DiTrani 12 years ago

yes Candice, they are very interesting!. I dind´t know Assassin bugs have this kind of behavior until I took this picture.

CandiceB
CandiceB 12 years ago

Very interesting

Juan DiTrani
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Juan DiTrani

Colón, Panama

Spotted on Jul 13, 2012
Submitted on Jul 17, 2012

Spotted for Mission

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