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unknown orange bug - Zelus longipes
Copyright © 2006 bridget

unknown orange bug - Zelus longipes
Broussard (South of Lafayette, LA)--Cajun Country, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA
May 30, 2006
Size: The length of a quater

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Contributed by bridget on 30 May, 2006 - 11:05pm
Last updated 13 June, 2006 - 11:52pm

Assassin bug nymph, family Reduviidae.
although I don't know what species or if this nymph stage is shown in any buggude photos. But we've got 17 pages of Reduviidae for you to look through. Happy hunting!
… Jim McClarin, 31 May, 2006 - 6:08am

 
Zelus longipes.
This 'should' be Zelus longipes. Surprised that the other images aren't already under that label. So much work to do, so little time:-)
… Eric R. Eaton, 31 May, 2006 - 3:47pm

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