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Sighting 4666349

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Mictis caja 29 Apr 2025 MazzV

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A large squash bug, (Mictus caja), the same Sp as at sighting 4644308. It is all matt black, (photo 1), with a thin white margin around the abdomen, and a thicker white margin at the rear of the thorax (photos 2, 3 & 4). There are also 2 short white patches near the outer ends of the long black antennae, (photos 1 & 2). It has long legs with the front pair having a distinctive shape suggestive of a praying mantis (photos 2, 3 & 4).

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