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A Bug for Dan

John53

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@Dan From Smithville A giant moth I spotted while walking the dog this morning, actually I saw 2, the other one was being ripped apart by a magpie and feed to his fledglings. It was about 90mm from head to butt. Maybe some type of Endoxyla Endoxyla (moth) - Wikipedia . I love the fake eyes on the back.

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John53

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I just joined Entomology Australia. Well I applied, we'll see if they accept me.
 

Dan From Smithville

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John53

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I'm thinking some kind of assassin bug. But that's a wild guess

The pic on the fence you can see what looks like some kind of proboscis (probably not the right word) from its mouth and folded under it
 

Dan From Smithville

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The pic on the fence you can see what looks like some kind of proboscis (probably not the right word) from its mouth and folded under it
You got that right. Rostrum works as well.

Their mouthparts are elongated and modified into a tube that lets them feed on the fluid of other animals. It fits in the groove between the front legs on assassin bugs. The head usually narrower too.
 

Dan From Smithville

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I'm trying to picture book on the internet, but not doing too well. As showy as it is, I can't imagine it hasn't been photographed once in a while. Of course, you may have some rare species. That is always possible. Cool when it happens.
 

Dan From Smithville

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I have been doing a little looking around. It may be that the true bug you have pictures of here is in the family Alydidae. Broadhead bugs. I have no idea about your fauna to conclude more than that.
 
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