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Colorful Assassin - Rhiginia cruciata
Copyright © 2004 Stephen Cresswell

Colorful Assassin - Rhiginia cruciata
Upshur County, West Virginia, USA
April 30, 2004
When I got my new camera this Spring, this was the second subject I photographed, after a little yellow fly. There aren't a lot of insects out and moving around on May 1 in West Virginia. Interesting pale legs. ID made using pages in the BugGuide; corrections or affirmations appreciated.
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Contributed by Stephen Cresswell on 6 December, 2004 - 5:04am

Agree on ID
Yes, I think that one is quite distinctive. Wonderful photo.

I've only seen one, ten years ago, here in Durham. Looks like they are about in May--I'll have to look for them next spring. Brimley (1) says they hibernate under logs all winter.

Patrick Coin
Durham, North Carolina
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