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Milkweed Assassin Bug

Zelus longipes

Photo by CoastalJHawk
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Bright orange and black legs.

Notes:

Found on the porch railing and was very aware that I was near.

Reference Links:

Milkweed Assassin Bug - Zelus longipes - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
CoastalJHawk
Thanks Teresa. I think this is a nymph. Not sure what the adult looks like. Just glad it's outside the house.

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Eastern Assassin Bugs

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PublishedFebruary 24, 2012

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