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Bug on my orchid - Zelus renardii
Copyright © 2020 Paula Fye

Bug on my orchid - Zelus renardii
Carlsbad, San Diego County, California, USA
September 27, 2020
Size: 1/2 inch approx
For size, this bug was on the spire of my phalaenopsis orchid. It didn't appear to have wings but may have been folded close to body.
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Contributed by Paula Fye on 14 November, 2020 - 2:31pm
Last updated 27 August, 2022 - 12:36pm

Moved
Moved from Leafhopper Assassin Bug.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 27 August, 2022 - 12:36pm login or register to post comments

Cropped and moved
Moved from ID Request.

Roy nailed it. Zelus renardii nymph.

Welcome to BugGuide!
… Ken Wolgemuth, 14 November, 2020 - 3:25pm login or register to post comments

 
Zelus renardii nymph
Oh Thank you so much for this information. I never would have guessed that it was a nymph. Excellent. Thank you, Roy!!
Thanks for the welcome. Ken! I love the little things in life. :-)
… Paula Fye, 14 November, 2020 - 11:15pm login or register to post comments

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