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Discussion in 'Wildlife in the Garden' started by FlowerFreak22, May 15, 2012.

  1. FlowerFreak22

    FlowerFreak22 In Flower Plants Contributor

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    Well, what I first thought was an ant. It looks more like an assassin bug. I have not been able to ID it and any help would be great.

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    FlowerFreak22, May 15, 2012
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    waretrop Strong Ash Plants Contributor

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    I Googled it and I could only find the "milkweed assassin bug".

    Could that be it?

    Barb in Pa.
     
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  3. DeepWoods

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    Maybe a.... Repipta taurus nymph-(Red Bull Assassin Bug nymph)
     
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    Tooty2shoes Hardy Maple

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    Yikes! It looks like something out of a Cootie Bug game. I love the color contrast. :stew1:
     
    Tooty2shoes, May 16, 2012
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  5. FlowerFreak22

    FlowerFreak22 In Flower Plants Contributor

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    I think you are correct DeepWoods. Thanks for the ID.

    Wartrop, that was very close, the two assassin bugs do look very similar though.
     
    FlowerFreak22, May 18, 2012
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    Kildale Nature's Window

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    You should send your bugs to BugGuide, I have over 600 images sent there.BugGuide Its Iowa Univ. the top bug people in north America help with the ID etc. Free and its not a forum, no chit chat etc. Just submit your image North American only though.
     
    Kildale, May 23, 2012
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