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2006-11-03 12:19:15 · 4 answers · asked by RGR 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
I've done some googling and I think its associated with the longicorn beetle family... any savvy biologist here can help out?
2006-11-03 14:02:49 · update #1
Assassin bugs have a long proboscis, so don't think it is one. Body shape looks like some type of blister beetle. Would not advise handling it just in case.
2006-11-03 12:34:45 · answer #1 · answered by SAN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that's an assassin bug of some sorts...and yes, they give a nasty bite.
Though I could be wrong...I can't seem to find anything like that particular insect at all...but, I still advise you to take caution if you try and handle it...if it bites it might be carrying some kind of disease.
2006-11-03 12:21:41 · answer #2 · answered by Shaun 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ewwww...that's freakin' HUGE and UGLY!!
2006-11-03 13:51:42 · answer #3 · answered by JennyAnn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my God, run!!
2006-11-03 15:50:44 · answer #4 · answered by Proud Liberal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋