Insects and Spiders

Colorful Nymph

The bright colors caught my eye when the sun hit it. Sure is pretty for a bug with a nasty bite. The orange chin surprised me then I found out it was not a chin, it was it's proboscis tucked under. The feeding tube it uses to suck the juices out of it's prey.
Wheel Bug Nymph (Arilus cristatus)
One Eleven Ranch Park

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