Its a good looking beast but I have a rule for little critters, if they bite they can sod right off or be doomed
That's a big old sod isn't it.
Quote from: Benner on July 11, 2009, 07:21:48 PMThat's a big old sod isn't it. Mind you our domestic Stag Beetles are about the same size
Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 11, 2009, 07:24:46 PMQuote from: Benner on July 11, 2009, 07:21:48 PMThat's a big old sod isn't it. Mind you our domestic Stag Beetles are about the same size You don't get them up our way. You're in the right area aren't you. Have you seen them in the wild?
Quote from: Neil on July 11, 2009, 12:00:44 PMIts a good looking beast but I have a rule for little critters, if they bite they can sod right off or be doomed Yeah, leave me alone or be squished by the stompy boot of squashing!
Quote from: rp252 on July 11, 2009, 12:50:27 PMQuote from: Neil on July 11, 2009, 12:00:44 PMIts a good looking beast but I have a rule for little critters, if they bite they can sod right off or be doomed Yeah, leave me alone or be squished by the stompy boot of squashing!
Quote from: Neil on July 11, 2009, 07:45:21 PMQuote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 11, 2009, 07:24:46 PMQuote from: Benner on July 11, 2009, 07:21:48 PMThat's a big old sod isn't it. Mind you our domestic Stag Beetles are about the same size You don't get them up our way. You're in the right area aren't you. Have you seen them in the wild? My Mum has a few stories about them, but I have never seen one.
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It is hard to tell because I can't see its proboscis, but I believe that is an Assassin Bug (so many different species). A very big one. They do have a nice bite, and have been known to prey on humans for meals. If that is what I think it is...whoever is holding it is very brave.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmV6TjVNZGM
I did a search on Chinches, and I found out that it means basically bed bugs. Assassin bugs are very similar to bed bugs. They do not however infest beds or bedrooms, but will take some blood from you when you are sleeping if an opportunity arises. Some people call them kissing bugs for their proclivity to biting around the mouth. I don’t think you would have to worry about yours doing that. I mean, wouldn’t you wake up if that walked onto your face! Looking at that profile, I still think it is some species of assassin bugs. I cannot be 100% certain. I have never seen one like that before. Here is more general info for you.http://www.allsands.com/science/animals/assassinbug_zvl_gn.htm
Quote from: Benner on July 11, 2009, 07:46:38 PMQuote from: Neil on July 11, 2009, 07:45:21 PMQuote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 11, 2009, 07:24:46 PMQuote from: Benner on July 11, 2009, 07:21:48 PMThat's a big old sod isn't it. Mind you our domestic Stag Beetles are about the same size You don't get them up our way. You're in the right area aren't you. Have you seen them in the wild? My Mum has a few stories about them, but I have never seen one.Saw a big bugger almost 2 weeks ago You'll be pleased to know that I did the right thing Called all the school girls over who were having there lunch break, and freaked them out with it Then placed in with all the wild flowers