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Assassin Bug

Sinea sp.

Photo by Kyle A
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Field Notes

Description:

About 1/2 inch long.

Habitat:

Spotted on goldenrod bordering an open field and wetlands.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Kyle A
It's pretty cool to see how the spikes on the nymphs become lumps on the adult.
Kyle A
Indeed they are! The nymphs are very 'spikey', as can be seen here. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/685346006 They look like they are all set to go to a Judas Priest (a British heaby metal band) concert. :-)

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Eastern Assassin Bugs
Mission
Wildlife of Northeastern USA
Mission
New England Arthropods
Mission
National Geographic's Great Nature Project
Mission
Insects of New England

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PublishedSeptember 16, 2014

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