Thanks. No wonder I couldn't ID. Kaufman does not even mention the GENUS.

Kaufman mentions at best 10% of the US insect genera... [the share maybe higher in Reduviidae, though] ...and still is the best guide for its size and scope, i believe.

Thank you for defending my book:-) Also, I'm not totally convinced this is not a female Sinea of some kind. I'd need to see close-ups of the spines on the front legs, though, especially on the ventral surface.

I added the lateral view showing front legs

Mr Eaton was right questioning my initial ID. Sorry, my bad.

Thanks for your help. One more bug accounted for and a bunch left to discover.

Recently, after leaving, I returned to my office. When my secretary asked why I returned, I said, "Forgot my bible." She said, "Oh, your bug book." I don't go anywhere without my Kaufman. Eric, I am most pleased to meet you. This is on the order of talking to Mathew, Mark, Luke or John.

BTW I think I may have a side shot of the spines. like I said, they look very mantid-like.

for the book --and BGuide visits. i not just defend it, i more or less carry it around and gave copies to people to boost their interest in arthropods