Piestolestes obscurus (Assassin bug)

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The bite of this species causes a painful welt and, in some cases, systemic symptoms lasting several days.

Piestolestes obscurus is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands

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Piestolestes obscurus (Assassin bug) at Higgins Woodland - 16 Nov 2023 by AlisonMilton

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Piestolestes obscurus (Assassin bug) at Hackett, ACT - 17 Apr 2019 by TimL

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Piestolestes obscurus (Assassin bug) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jun 2018 by jbromilow50

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Piestolestes obscurus (Assassin bug) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Aug 2017 by AlisonMilton

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Piestolestes obscurus (Assassin bug) at Higgins Woodland - 16 Nov 2023 by AlisonMilton

Piestolestes obscurus (Assassin bug) at Hackett, ACT - 17 Apr 2019 by TimL

Piestolestes obscurus (Assassin bug) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jun 2018 by jbromilow50

Piestolestes obscurus (Assassin bug) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Aug 2017 by AlisonMilton

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Species information

Piestolestes obscurus Scientific name
Assassin bug Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-Invasive
588.6m to 617.2m Recorded at altitude
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Location information

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ANBG Higgins Woodland Lake Burley Griffin West
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Acton, ACT Hackett, ACT Higgins, ACT Scullin, ACT

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