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Waiting For Lunch

A Sycamore Assassin Bug hiding among the leaves in the blackberry patch.

 

Assassin Bugs are any of the species of predatory insects that belong to the taxonomic family Reduviidae. As their name implies, they are perhaps best known for the manner in which they eat their food. This is by sneaking up from behind its prey then stabbing it with its proboscis and injecting it with toxins and digestive enzymes that start to liquify the insides of the prey down. The members of the family Reduviidae are also called ambush bugs due to their surprising stealth. ~ Creation Wiki

 

 

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Uploaded on June 29, 2013
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