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Assassin Bug

Assassin bugs are appropriately named because of their habit of lying in ambush for their insect prey. With speed and accuracy, this bug uses its long "beak" to stab the victim and then inject it with a lethal toxin that dissolves the victim's tissue, then it sucks up the liquefied tissues through its long beak.

 

Assassin bugs are aggressive and not afraid to attack creatures much larger than itself. They will inflict a very painful bite to humans if handled carelessly, causing a severe reaction in some persons. As you can see in the picture on the left, the beak is rather large and the beast can manuever it very quickly to not only impale its victim but to inject toxic venom.

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Uploaded on January 14, 2010
Taken on January 14, 2010