Granny Geek

Thanks for helping me ID this bug.

Thanks, MaryEvans2, I Googled assassin bugs and these bugs DO look a lot like them. However, Googling Oxyjack's identification yielded what looks to me like a closer match. And, I've got to admit, his credentials are pretty impressive, too. :-)
I was not able to determine the species, but I've learned a lot reading about them. Note the long tube (visible between the pair) that they use for feeding. A couple of sites have great info, especially
http://bugguide.net/node/view/56820

Great photos. That little guy makes me smile. He looks so healthy, alive, and alert.

My first thought was that it was a small killer whale, as they are black and white, have round fins, and prey on seals. However, the markings are irregular while the killer whales have smoother lines between the black and white sections.