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Masked Hunter (nymph)

Reduvius personatus

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Field Notes

Description:

Juveniles have a slimy coating that allows them to pick up pieces of the surrounding landscape to use as camouflage. In this case, it was the sand in my front yard.

Species ID Suggestions

Masked Hunter (nymph)

Reduvius personatus

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Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (2)
turtlesandtombstones
When I first searched for a name for this guy, "assassin bug nymph" was what came up for it.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2013

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