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Leafhopper Assassin Bug (Zelus renardii)
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Copyright © 2010
EldonLibby
Bug on Goldenrod Two -
Zelus renardii
Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA
December 4, 2010
Size: 1/2 inch or smaller
Sent of photo of this insect last night, but this is a better photo. Last night's possible ID: Zelus assassin bug
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Contributed by
EldonLibby
on 5 December, 2010 - 8:08pm
Last updated 6 December, 2010 - 11:10am
Moved
V's right,
Z. renardii
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drswanny
, 6 December, 2010 - 11:10am
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Still think it's Zelus.
I won't attempt to take it further, though (there are at least a couple of possibilities in your area). Others may be able to tell you more.
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Ken Wolgemuth
, 5 December, 2010 - 8:27pm
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Zelus, sure; looks like renardi, too
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v belov
, 5 December, 2010 - 8:56pm
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