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Arilus cristatus
Family: Reduuviidae (Assassin bugs). Length: .50 inches (12.7 mm) Younger nymphs have red abdomens. With prey. Injects proboscis into soft-bodied insects, enzymes paralyzes and dissolves insides. Slow-moving insect.
Meadow/woodlands edge.
Spotted on Jul 3, 2013
Submitted on Aug 6, 2013
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Great Encounter Carol :)