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Feather-Legged Assassin Bug

Ptilocnemus lemur

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An Australian assassin bug with bizarre feathery hind legs used to lure ant prey. It waves its feathered legs near ant trails to attract victims.

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It dangles its feathery hind legs like fishing lures to attract ants, which it then seizes and devours.