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Unknown Flyer - Pselliopus barberi
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Unknown Flyer - Pselliopus barberi
Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
December 18, 2008
Size: .5"
Found this guy had decided to set up house with us for the winter.
Never saw one before although he may be very common. What is it?
Seems to like fresh pear. Any other suggestions what to feed him?
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Contributed by Rick Goldberg on 18 December, 2008 - 6:13pm
Last updated 25 March, 2009 - 11:46am

Moved
Moved from Pselliopus.
… v belov, 25 March, 2009 - 11:46am login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from True Bugs.
… john and jane balaban, 20 December, 2008 - 11:16am login or register to post comments

Um, other insects:-)
This is an assassin bug, genus Pselliopus, probably P. barberi. They feed on other insects, but are known to hibernate as adults. Best to gently relocate it outdoors to a sheltered spot such as under bark on a log or something.
… Eric R. Eaton, 18 December, 2008 - 6:23pm login or register to post comments

 
And be aware that they can gi
And be aware that they can give a rather nasty bite if handled.
… Dennis Haines, 18 December, 2008 - 6:58pm login or register to post comments

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