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Assassin Bug - Zelus sp. - Zelus luridus
Copyright © 2006 David E. Reed

Assassin Bug - Zelus sp. - Zelus luridus
Chanhassen, Carver County, Minnesota, USA
August 2, 2006
Size: 5 mm long
Very small, translucent and rather pretty. Likely a juvenile. Any help in ID will be appreciated.
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Contributed by David E. Reed on 3 August, 2006 - 11:18am
Last updated 29 September, 2006 - 4:31pm

Moved
Moved from Zelus.
… Eric R. Eaton, 29 September, 2006 - 4:31pm login or register to post comments

Z. luridus.
This is undoubtedly Z. luridus, the most common eastern U.S. species, and a really outstanding image:-)
… Eric R. Eaton, 29 September, 2006 - 4:31pm login or register to post comments

You are correct, it is a juvi
You are correct, it is a juvi: Assasin bug - Zelus sp.

… gehan gehale, 3 August, 2006 - 11:52am login or register to post comments

 
Assassin bug
Thanks for the help.
David
… David E. Reed, 3 August, 2006 - 8:22pm login or register to post comments

 
really nice
shot, beautiful insect!
… Bob Beatson, 3 August, 2006 - 3:53pm login or register to post comments

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