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Assassin Bug - Zelus
Copyright © 2007 Michel Kleinbaum

Assassin Bug - Zelus
Salem, Marion County, Oregon, USA
September 13, 2007
found on Sedum

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Contributed by Michel Kleinbaum on 14 September, 2007 - 12:56pm
Last updated 10 October, 2007 - 5:08pm

Moved
Moved from True Bugs.
… Eric R. Eaton, 10 October, 2007 - 3:47pm login or register to post comments

Yes.
Great images! This 'might' be Z. tetracanthus, which seems to be incredibly variable in color and structure. I hope to clarify this by keying out my specimens, but am not sure when I'll get around to it....
… Eric R. Eaton, 14 September, 2007 - 1:49pm login or register to post comments

 
Zelus
thank you for your help
Michel Kleinbaum
… Michel Kleinbaum, 14 September, 2007 - 5:56pm login or register to post comments

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