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Small Bug - Zelus renardii

Small Bug - Zelus renardii
Davis, Yolo County, California, USA
October 12, 2018
Noticed this crawling on the bathroom counter. Is it harmful? Any ideas?

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Zelus renardii
An assassin bug that preys on other insects. It'll give you a painful bite if you handle it carelessly--but it won't bother you if you don't bother it.

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