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SirKristoff
04-18-2010, 01:53 AM
Hes tiny...like 1cm in length...got this shot with my cam through a microscope
he has a long thin proboscis hidden under his head that runs down under his body...
when he is threatened he poses up somewhat similar to that of a mantis...
http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/zz130/SirKristoff2/DSC03446.jpg

BuddhistAdam
04-18-2010, 05:21 AM
most likely an assassin nymph.. totally cool bugs! to find out for sure toss in a tiny ant and watch its reaction.

Presto
04-18-2010, 12:18 PM
the key to tell assassin bugs is a ridge they have going between their eyes. Hard to tell from the photo but see if you can distinguish it under the microscope.

Nep Lover
04-18-2010, 07:38 PM
assassins i think are a bit bigger then that, we have them all over our farm every summer. Pretty neat looking and we also have wasp/hornet killers too :D