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Spiny Assassin Bug

Sinea spinipes

Description:

Mottled brown insect with spiny front legs and head. Bright red dorsal abdomen under the wings that was seen when the insect flew. Mildly shield shaped with a long head and proboscis.

Habitat:

Forested campground in Cedar Point County Park, NY.

Notes:

Best pictures I could get from this bug. Not very cooperative but really interesting.

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ForestDragon
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ForestDragon

Northwest Harbor, New York, USA

Spotted on Jun 9, 2012
Submitted on Oct 22, 2012

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