thread-legged bug

insect, Emesaya species
Also known as: Emesaya brevipennis

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  • Assassin bug.
    In assassin bug: Predatory behaviour

    The thread-legged bug Emesaya brevipennis, of which there are three subspecies, is about 33 to 37 mm (1.3 to 1.5 inches) long and is usually found on trees or in old buildings. It has long threadlike middle and hind legs, while the shorter, thicker front legs…

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