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Push-me-pull-you bug

Cenaeus carnifex

Description:

Apparently that is the common name. Based on their mating behavior when they are coupled end to end. When they walk one has to pull and the other one has to push as seen in the second photo.

Notes:

Also known as the fire bug or red bug.

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Fanie
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Fanie

Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Nov 5, 2013
Submitted on Nov 5, 2013

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