Named after their hardcore method of catching prey, these assassin bugs use their spikey mouthpart to inject enzymes into prey which turn their insides to goo and make them easy to slurp up.
White-eyed assassin bug
Platymeris biguttatus
Status
Not assessed
Activity Period
Varies
Classification
Arthropod
Habitat
They live in trees and decaying wood in scrublands and fields.
Range
Natively found across southern Africa.
Life Expectancy
1-2 years under human care.
Diet
They are carnivorous and will eat crickets, mealworms, moths, and beetles.
Social Structure
They live in large groups and often hunt together to take down larger prey.
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