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Rhynocoris erythropus. (Linnaeus, 1767)
Genus: Rhynocoris (Hahn, 1834)
Body length 12 to 15mm.
Season: May to September.
Family: Reduviidae – known as Assassin Bugs.
Widespread in all of Spain, Portugal and most countries of Western Europe excluding UK. As far East into Italy. Also found in North Africa.
Habitat: open areas and scrub land
Some Rhynocoris species in this genus provide parental care for the offspring and are well known for guarding their eggs.
Rhynocoris erythropus is a very successful hunter in the way it hunts for prey, using its stealth ability similar to how a spider uses the same technique.
In some of the images below you will see it is a very successful species in catching large flying insects.
Read MoreGenus: Rhynocoris (Hahn, 1834)
Body length 12 to 15mm.
Season: May to September.
Family: Reduviidae – known as Assassin Bugs.
Widespread in all of Spain, Portugal and most countries of Western Europe excluding UK. As far East into Italy. Also found in North Africa.
Habitat: open areas and scrub land
Some Rhynocoris species in this genus provide parental care for the offspring and are well known for guarding their eggs.
Rhynocoris erythropus is a very successful hunter in the way it hunts for prey, using its stealth ability similar to how a spider uses the same technique.
In some of the images below you will see it is a very successful species in catching large flying insects.
