Red-eyed Assassin Bug
Platymeris laevicollis
Assassin bugs have piercing-sucking mouthparts used to impale prey or enemies and inject venom.
The red eye-like spots on this insect's wings serve to warn enemies of
its painful bite. It has a close relative (same genus), the white-eyed
assassin bug.
Fact file:
Ecological Role: Ambush Predator
Lifespan: 1 yr
Habitat: Field and scrubland
Prey: Small insects
Current range: Western Africa