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What is this insect?
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Looks sort of like a milkweed assassin bug....
https://www.google.com/search?q=mil...AUIESgB&biw=360&bih=512#imgrc=Kt8zBhhVWghahM:
https://www.google.com/search?q=mil...AUIESgB&biw=360&bih=512#imgrc=Kt8zBhhVWghahM:
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I'm thinking they may be juvenile walking sticks, but I'm not sure. Good pics!
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I think Jeremiah nailed it. Assassin bug.
But, what does it assassinate?
But, what does it assassinate?
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I think Jeremiah nailed it. Assassin bug.
But, what does it assassinate?
Other bugs.
Beneficial insects in the garden: #06 Milkweed Assassin Bug (Zelus longipes)
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Yup...I think Jeremiah got it....Good job!
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Agreed...sure looks like milkweed bug. I've taken photos of adult Walking Sticks were a length you could measure in inches.
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Thanks for the replies and ID. I saw an adult today with wings but couldn't get a picture.
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