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Assassin Bug Nymph

Arilus cristatus

Description:

Newly-hatched nymphs have a bright red abdomen they hold upright. The red color fades and they get a greyer color as they age.

Habitat:

Found on a plant overhanging a trail at Ijams Nature Center near a quarry lake

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Heather39
Spotted by
Heather39

Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

Spotted on Jun 24, 2017
Submitted on Jun 24, 2017

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