Assassin Bug (Rhinocoris iracundus) - Insects & Spiders &  other animals 2021
Assassin Bug (Rhinocoris iracundus) n insect predator that has a proboscis which is inserted into the prey. The victim is drained of its body fluids. The bug can also create a painful wound with humans: it secretes an anticoagulant that prevents healing.Podere Montecucco, Orvieto, Umbria. August 2021


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