Red and black assassin bug
Notice the long, segmented beak on this assassin used for stabbing prey. They are a foe to be reckoned with.
If bothered, they can inflict a painful bite. It's best just to watch this normally shy bug and not try to pick it up.
This is the first brightly-colored assassin I have seen. What a neat bug!
This absolutely beautiful Assassin Bug was surrounded in Red Butte Gardens by thousands of bees and bumble bees. I have
never seen so many bumble bees in one spot. It was freaking people out. I just calmly walked through the flowers and as
long as I didn't make a quick move, the bees just left me alone. It was really a fun day with all the insects around. I was
really lucky to spot this assassin right after the capture of a honey bee. © Carol Davis, 8-5-2008
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