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28-MAY-2012 Christine Hanrahan

Pale green assassin bug (Zelus luridus)

I see the flightless nymphs of this species far more often than I see the adults, which this one is. For a look at a nymph: http://upload.pbase.com/image/128086830 These bugs are excellent for controlling insects that might eat plants in the garden, as they feed entirely on other insects, not vegetation.

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Karen Stuebing28-Oct-2012 21:05
He does look a little scary living up to his name. Great detail. V.
Guest 28-Oct-2012 17:33
Odd the way he folds his front legs V
Marcia Colelli28-Oct-2012 14:54
Excellent close up. Nice details V
jychamberland28-Oct-2012 13:50
gorgeous close-up image Christine! nice details.
Yvonne28-Oct-2012 10:34
Effective & efficient eh, great shot Christine! v
Colin Storey28-Oct-2012 10:03
Fantastic detailed close up. v
joseantonio28-Oct-2012 05:21
Lovely how you can capture those tiny details..V.
Jim Coffman28-Oct-2012 02:43
Just excellent,Christine..
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