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Satan Assassin Bug - Repipta taurus
Copyright © 2006 Sean McCann

Satan Assassin Bug - Repipta taurus
Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida, USA
June 6, 2006
Size: 1cm
Kinda looks like a bug version of the devil. Cute!

The prey is a Negro Bug.

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Contributed by Sean McCann on 6 June, 2006 - 10:32pm
Last updated 9 June, 2006 - 7:04am

how appropriate for the date.
how appropriate for the date...
… Mark Black, 6 June, 2006 - 11:30pm login or register to post comments

 
HAHA
It took me a little bit to see what you were getting at. But I agree with Mark very appropriate.
… Cody R. Hough, 26 April, 2008 - 6:38pm login or register to post comments

Repipta taurus
in the guide here. Love this head on view!
… john and jane balaban, 6 June, 2006 - 10:36pm login or register to post comments

 
...
Thanks. That was very quick.
-Sean McCann


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… Sean McCann, 6 June, 2006 - 10:38pm login or register to post comments

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