A large bug (8-12mm) with good mottled brown camouflage colouration. The wings are usually shorter than the abdomen. It feeds on small insects and mites, typically on deciduous trees. This one made a good attempt at feeding on me. It sat on my hand for a few minutes and then stabbed its mouth parts into my fingertip. I can vouch for how strong and sharp they are! I just had a small red mark for an hour or so and it was a teeny bit tender, but my the evening it was all gone.
Sunday 9 August 2009
Tree Damsel Bug (Himacerus apterus)
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