CLOSED: Bug ? similar to Boxelder Bug but markings differ greatly

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bugfan51 Bourgougnague, France Jun 17, 2010

Insect that I thought at first was a Boxelder Bug but markings are so different, body length is about 1.5cm. Would appreciate ID. If it helps I am located in SW France.

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melody Benton, KY(Zone 7a) Jun 17, 2010

It is an assassin bug. a good guy predator. I'm thinking genus Ryhnocoris, but not being familiar with French insects, I'm not comfortable with species.
http://bugguide.net/node/view/25611/bgimage

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melody Benton, KY(Zone 7a) Jun 17, 2010

Here are some European ones:

http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2096985060055742399yfxVuU

Italian image: http://www.entomologiitaliani.net/public/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=5744

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melody Benton, KY(Zone 7a) Jun 17, 2010

It can deliver a painful bite, although it isn't poisonous. Those red things curved under the tip of its head are the 'fangs.'

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bugfan51 Bourgougnague, France Jun 18, 2010

melody, very many thanks for that information, much appreciated.

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melody Benton, KY(Zone 7a) Jun 18, 2010

You're quite welcome!

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