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Assassin Bug Nymph - Zelus renardii
Copyright © 2007 Anthony Gould

Assassin Bug Nymph - Zelus renardii
Santa Cruz County, Arizona, USA
May 16, 2007
Size: 5mm
This looks very similar to one posted by David Ellsworth on October 23, 2003. I couldn't find out if this species was ever identified.

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Contributed by Anthony Gould on 30 May, 2007 - 3:56pm
Last updated 20 November, 2009 - 3:51pm

Moved
Moved from nymphs.

New identification based on two sources (Fracker & Usinger, 1949; Swadener & Yonke, 1975) and this set of photographs.
… drswanny, 20 November, 2009 - 3:51pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Pselliopus.
… v belov, 25 March, 2009 - 11:22am login or register to post comments

Moved
Based on Eric's ID.
… Brad Barnd, 27 June, 2007 - 10:44pm login or register to post comments

Pselliopus sp.
Thankfully, the banded legs are characteristic of nymphs as well as adults.
… Eric R. Eaton, 30 May, 2007 - 5:43pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks Eric.
Thanks Eric.
… Anthony Gould, 1 June, 2007 - 7:23pm login or register to post comments

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