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Holhymenia histrio (Family Coreidae)
Large (5 cm - 2 in); Small head with long, four segments, white tipped antennas; White and red stripped body, with yellow legs.
Spotted on Jan 6, 2012
Submitted on Jan 7, 2012
4 Comments
Thank you Nopayahnah
Beautiful iinsect and great photo!
Ok Juan, I love when I can impress a professional like you. I'll put it in the mission.
Wao, this is a very cool insect. This bug is imitating Ichneumonid wasps, that's why it has those white markings on the antenae.
You are welcome to Mimetic Insects Mission.