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Leafhopper assassin bug

Zelus renardii

Photo by Aaron_G
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Field Notes

Description:

Zelus renardii is an assassin bug. First instar larvae have been observed to collect a sticky substance from their eggs and rub it on their legs, which improves predation success on flies. (information from Wikipedia)

Habitat:

Garden in a city park

Notes:

Generalist predator (despite its common name suggesting host specificity) (information from BugGuide)

Reference Links:

Zelus renardii, Species Zelus renardii - Leafhopper Assassin Bug - BugGuide.Net

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