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Assassin Bug nymph

Zelus luridus

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Small, apple green insect with a red-lined yellow dorsal stripe. Most likely Zelus luridus. This is a common native species of Assassin Bug here in Virginia.

Habitat:

Temperate woodland. Found on a Magnolia leaf. Rockwood Park, Virginia.

Reference Links:

Species Zelus luridus - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedJanuary 8, 2021

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