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Fletcher Wildlife Garden | all galleries >> True Bugs (Hemiptera) of the FWG (18 Galleries) >> Assassin Bugs (Family: Reduviidae) > Assassin bug nymph (Zelus sp.)
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17-SEP-2013 Christine Hanrahan

Assassin bug nymph (Zelus sp.)

Although a bit cryptic against the pale green of the leaf, this bug does at least have a bright red eye to help pinpoint its presence. Note the tiny prey. These insects are considered one of the beneficial ones for the garden as they prey on an array of many of the "pests". This is one of the most common of all the assassin bugs in the area, and can be found anywhere. I found half a dozen or so just by stopping to peer at leaves here and there.

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