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Assassin Bug

Zelus luridus

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34.4832, -79.1974

Field Notes

Description:

A little over an inch long with long skinny legs and long antennae. Overall yellow with orange/red knee and "ear" markings and black wings folded on its back. Two "spikes" appear on the shoulder area.

Habitat:

Mixed forest.

Reference Links:

Species Zelus luridus - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Assassin bug

Zelus luridus

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Spotted for Missions

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Eastern Assassin Bugs
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Animals of North Carolina
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
Mission
Wildlife of Robeson County, NC

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PublishedMay 17, 2014

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