Assassin bug (Acanthaspis sp.) with dead ants. The Acanthaspis species of assassin bugs predate on a number of prey but only use the bodies of ants to form a protective covering. It is beleived that the disguise acts as a deterrent to jumping spiders,which would normally attack uncovered assassin bugs. Photographed in Singapore | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Yeo, Melvyn |
Bildgröße: | 5475 px × 3650 px |
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