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Milkweed Assassin Bug Nymph
Zelus longpipes
28.0836, -80.6081
Field Notes
Description:
The United States populations are distinctively orange and black in color. Adults and nymphs have a pear-shaped head, constricted neck and long hairy legs. Their piercing and sucking mouthparts have a three-segmented beak which, when at rest, is bent and held under the thorax in a groove. (University of Florida)
Habitat:
This one was on the dead stem of a cattail by the pond.
Notes:
Assassin bugs suck body fluids from prey, such as armyworms, earthworms, cucumber beetles and soft-bodied insects.
Reference Links:
Unknown insect - BugGuide.Net
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedApril 11, 2013
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