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Assassin Bug - Arilus cristatus
Copyright © 2005 Paul McNelis

Assassin Bug - Arilus cristatus
Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA
This picture details how the wheel bug nymph attacks it's prey, in this case a leaf hopper. Fortunately for the hopper, the nymph was too slow.
Contributed by Paul McNelis on 3 December, 2005 - 3:29pm
Last updated 3 December, 2005 - 7:10pm

Nice, moved to guide
Neat photos. I moved these to the guide page for Arilus cristatus, since you know the identification.

Patrick Coin
Durham, North Carolina
… Cotinis, 3 December, 2005 - 7:11pm

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