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Ptilocnemus
These insects are nymphs. Assassin bugs are predators on other arthropods. Feather legged assassin bugs feed on ants.
Found under bark
Spotted on Aug 2, 2015
Submitted on Aug 2, 2015
13 Comments
Thank you all for your comments.
Thanks Ashley, Lori, Mark, Daniele, Jason, Medusa and James.
These two immature bugs produce phermones that attract ants.
The enlarged 'leg warmers' are dispensers of the chemicals.
Ants are their food source.
Wonderful. Nice spotting Martin! Congrats on SOTD
WOOOAH those are cool :)
Congrats Martin!!
Congratulations Martin! These are just awesome.
Congrats Martin.
Great photos Martin. I got a photo of one once, but nowhere near as good as these. Assassin bug are crazy.
Congrats on another SOTD with these feathery little guys, Martin!
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Thanks Venus, Mark, Leanne, Dr.Sherpa.
These two were with an adult which I will share next...
Never seen such deadly assasins, Martin! Fantastic spotting!
They're gorgeous!
That's looking good for winter. :)
Whoa...creepy