Insects and Spiders

You Don't Fool Me

I found my 2nd milkweed assassin bug at the lake. This time I knew what it was & that it is not toxic in spite of its name and bright orange & black color. Pretty to look at but as with all assassin bugs, don't handle, they have a very painful bite.
Milkweed Assassin Bug (Zelus longipes)

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