Dear Shivaprakash ji I think it is a nymph of Assassin Bug (Rhinocoris spp.). careful with it. they can give very nasty bite some time. Iv'e experienced it.
Regards, Vivek. B'lore ph-(080)42056589 mob- +919916684399 ________________________________ From: shivaprakash adavanne <[email protected]> To: butterflyindia <[email protected]>; [email protected] Sent: Sun, 11 April, 2010 9:58:41 PM Subject: [ButterflyIndia] blood sucking insect hello, Sorry for cross posting. An insect photo attached sucks blood, causing irritation and swelling as shown in picture. It is found in a village house in Kungal taluk, Karnataka.App length of insect is 20 mm. Will someone shed light on insect? regards, a.shivaprakash -- Enjoy Subscription settings: http://groups.google.com/group/butterflyindia/subscribe?hl=en
