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Orange bug—assassin? - Zelus longipes
Copyright © 2015 Ken Setzer

Orange bug—assassin? - Zelus longipes
Kendall, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
August 27, 2015
Size: ~.5"
I found about 12 of these little beauties of various size on a hibiscus. There were exuvia present as well.

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Orange bug—assassin? - Zelus longipes Orange bug—assassin? - Zelus longipes
Contributed by Ken Setzer on 28 August, 2015 - 11:10am
Last updated 27 August, 2022 - 10:24am

Moved
Moved from Milkweed Assassin Bug.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 27 August, 2022 - 10:24am

Sweeet!
Great pic!
… john and jane balaban, 28 August, 2015 - 12:12pm

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… Ken Wolgemuth, 28 August, 2015 - 11:26am

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