Assassin by NightGallery
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Description
Species Zelus renardii - Leafhopper Assassin Bug
Found this nymph on the same Hibiscus plant I found the last one of these, though that was over 2 years ago. Leaving to start my day I spotted it on a leaf and ran back in to get a container to catch it.
Plan on keeping it for a little while to observe it and get some shots. Hoping I can watch it molt and get closer to full adulthood. Has some wonderful colors and markings at this stage.
Although it's name suggests it eats Leafhoppers, it isn't restricted to those insects alone for diet.
Thanks for looking.
-Bruce
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Comments (16)
Wicked!
Wow! Very colorful and beautifully designed creature! Thanks for sharing :o)
Brilliant shot and such a cutie!
Magnificent shot!
Incredibly colourful and beautifully presented! I'd be afraid to come too close to him... almost looks like a toy! Excellent close up and contrast!
Very interesting & colorful & the white background shows it off well...
Impressive close up.
Wow, this is really outstanding!
Amazing find and capture my friend. God Bless.
Absolutely fantastic shot.
Sometimes nature creates creatures that no Hollywood writer could imagine. This is one of them! Excellent macro!
beautiful colored insect, great shot
They are natural born killers. I found some here and the only one I saw with a prey I could not capture because of the cam was at home while I was in the woods :( I wait for more shots...
Amazing, what a superb details and colors are on this awesome capture. I've never seen such like this before. Congratulations!!!
Wowee, he's a gorgeous little monster.
what beautiful colors it has and the focus is spot on