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Leafhopper Assassin Bug

Zelus renardii

Description:

This preditory bug is about 1/2 inch or slightly longer. It preys on other bugs by grabbing them and stabbing them!

Habitat:

Native to Southern California and other areas of the south, including Mexico, but has spread far out of this region.

Notes:

Here seen on an eggplant leaf.

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Ava T-B

San Diego, California, United States

Spotted on Jul 17, 2021
Submitted on May 19, 2023

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