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Unknown insect from Colorado - Zelus luridus
Copyright © 2007 th3w01f

Unknown insect from Colorado - Zelus luridus
Denver, Douglas County, Colorado, USA
October 1, 2007
Size: 3/4"
We found this bug outside of our house last week and I have no idea what it is. It hunts with its front legs and reminds me of a mantid other than the head. We got it some fruit flies and it seems to be doing well.
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Contributed by th3w01f on 7 October, 2007 - 12:15pm
Last updated 7 November, 2007 - 4:15pm

Assassin Bug nymph
Check out the Zelus pictures in the guide.
… tom murray, 7 October, 2007 - 1:22pm login or register to post comments

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