Pristhesancus plagipennis

Bee Killer Assassin Bug at QPRC LGA

Pristhesancus plagipennis at QPRC LGA - 7 Nov 2023
Pristhesancus plagipennis at QPRC LGA - 7 Nov 2023
Pristhesancus plagipennis at QPRC LGA - 7 Nov 2023
Pristhesancus plagipennis at QPRC LGA - 7 Nov 2023
Pristhesancus plagipennis at QPRC LGA - 7 Nov 2023
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Identification history

Pristhesancus plagipennis 9 Nov 2023 Csteele4
Pristhesancus plagipennis 9 Nov 2023 michaelb
Pristhesancus plagipennis 9 Nov 2023 Csteele4
Unidentified 7 Nov 2023 Csteele4

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Very cleverly hiding on a Thelymitra flower.

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Csteele4 wrote:
   9 Nov 2023
@MichaelMulvaney I believe this is Pristhesancus flagipennis, which isn't currently available in the drop-down menu. Can it be added?

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 7 Nov 2023 01:34 PM Recorded on
  • Csteele4 Recorded by

Additional information

  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Thelymitra x truncata Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • False Pollinator Insect on Flower

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