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Rasahus hamatus
Size 17-21 mm for the species. Marked as shown. Nocturnal in habits.
This specimen was attracted to a mercury vapor light and blacklight setup at night in Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge in south Texas.
These insects can inflict very painful bites in self-defense.
Spotted on Jun 4, 2010
Submitted on Jun 5, 2013
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