Two assassin bugs (ii) | Close-up cell phone photography session.
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Greetings, dear friends of CCS. I'm back on the topic of bed bugs. Introducing two species of the genus Zellus sp. (Thanks, Wikipedia), known by the nickname assassin bugs. We'll see why.
Some Stink Bugs
Photo N° 1: Genus "Zelus sp"
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| Genus "Zelus sp" Refers to a genus of bugs that prey on other insects, earning them the name "assassin bugs" in various parts of the world. They feed on all types of insects, including agricultural pests, and can be both beneficial and harmful. More than 70 known species have been reported. Today we'll look at two of them. See more: Proyecto Zelus |
Photo N° 2: Zelus renardii reduviidae
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| Note the ovoid shape at the end of its wings and its alternating black and white stripes, as well as the stripe near its head. This makes it a very photographable specimen, and if left undisturbed, it remains motionless. |
Photo N° 3: Zelus renardii reduviidae
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| This species, with beautiful patterns on its wings, is characterized by its elongated body. Although they are beneficial, they can bite humans, causing pain, although they do not transmit diseases. See more |
Photo N° 4: Zelus renardii Kolenati
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| This species is less colorful, using darker shades of brown. Despite all this, the patterns on the tips of the wings and the stripes around them are maintained, but they are less visible. |
Photo N° 5: Zelus renardii Kolenati
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| These species have generally developed a sticky-trap hunting strategy. They produce a sticky resin on their legs to facilitate the capture of prey. See more |
See you soon
Fuentes / Sources
- Las imágenes son de mi propiedad, captadas con un celular UMIDIGI. Cámara A7S.
 Original production by @joslud |