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Pselliopus sp. - nymph
About 1 cm long. Assassin Bugs and Ambush Bugs are in the order Hemiptera which also includes stinks bugs, leaf-footed bugs, and other insects. All insects in Hemiptera share a few characteristics, including piercing and sucking mouthparts, and wings which are membranous and clear at the tips, but hardened at the base.
Assassin bugs and ambush bugs are in the family Reduviidae. Insects in this family are distinguished from other members of Hemiptera by their short, 3-segmented beaks (most Hemiptera have 4-segmented beaks).
Spotted on Jul 24, 2012
Submitted on Jul 24, 2012
4 Comments
Awesome!
That's a cool looking bug!
Thanks Maria! I was quite happy to find this little guy on one of my late night yard prowls :-)
great shot!