Insects and Spiders

Murder On The Milkweed

There is always some drama going on on the milkweed plant. This time an assassin bug nymph murdered a helpless little Chalcid Wasp.
Chalcid Wasp (Orasema occidentalis)
Leafhopper Assassin Bug Nymph (Zelus renardii)

Zelus renardiiAssassin Bugbuginsecthunterpredatorgood for gardensgarland texasmilkweed leafpreyeatingfeedingChalcid WaspOrasema occidentalisparasitewaspclose upnymph