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Milkweed Assassin Bug

Zelus longipes

Photo by alyssacritt
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Field Notes

Habitat:

A large firebush (Hamelia patens) was absolutely crawling with these guys!

Notes:

There is a butterfly garden of sorts along the eastern edge of the tennis courts (along 69th AVE) that regularly turns up great insects.

Reference Links:

Zelus longipes, milkweed assassin bug - Zelus longipes Linnaeus

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Wildlife of the South East, USA
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Florida's Flora & Fauna
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Insects of Florida
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PublishedJuly 20, 2016

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