Platymeris biguttatus or two-spotted assassin bug is a venomous predatory true bug of west and southwest African origin ranging in size from 10–40 mm.[1] As a true bug of the order hemiptera, it has needle like mouth parts designed for sucking juices out of plants or other insects instead of chewing. P. biguttatus has sharp stylets in its proboscis or rostrum used to pierce the exoskeleton of its prey. Saliva is then injected into the prey which liquefies its tissues, and the rostrum is then used to suck out the digested fluids. If disturbed, it is capable of a defensive bite considered to be more painful than a bee sting.[2] It is also known to spit venom that can cause temporary blindness in humans
I never thought the Insect I came to have a photoshoot with is very dangerous until I read in Wikipedia today as I was making this post, scanning it with the google lens.
We were living in the province and the area still has lots of trees and grass and bushes that might be an insect habitat. And this insect flew into my hand as I was making a post here few weeks ago, so instantly and instinctively, I paused what I did and make a photoshoot with it. It was moving way too fast that it gave me a hard time in doing so.
Please bear with he following pictures. i never editmy pictures so one day someday,I will remember and see exactly what photos I took.
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