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Platymeris biguttata, White-eyed Assassin Bug
Platymeris biguttata, White-eyed Assassin Bug
Assassin bugs stalk their prey, impale them with sharp, straw-like mouthparts—and drain them dry! Their spots startle predators, who mistake them for the eyes of a much larger animal. Other defense mechanisms include a painful bite and the ability to spray nasty saliva.
⚐ 29° 57′ 7.658″ N 90° 3′ 58.618″ W, ⛰ 14m
- Exposure time: 1/6s
- Speed: 1600iso
- Focal length: 26mm
- Aperture: 4
- Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
- Metering mode: Pattern
- Camera: SONY SLT-A55V
- White balance: Auto white balance
- Exposure mode: Auto exposure
- F-number: f4
