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14-JUN-2014 Christine Hanrahan

Pale green assassin bug(Zelus luridus), female

Here is a bug you want in your garden. These assassin bugs are efficient predators of insects that gardeners don't want, such as aphids, sawflies, etc. This is a female ready to lay her eggs. If you see these in your garden, welcome them! They do no harm to your plants.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/1000s f/2.8 at 5.1mm iso125 hide exif
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Date/Time14-Jun-2014 15:22:39
MakePanasonic
ModelDMC-FZ200
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length5.1 mm
Exposure Time1/1000 sec
Aperturef/2.8
ISO Equivalent125
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Don13-Mar-2015 20:36
I like the perspective in this image; it is as if she thought she was well tucked away and hidden, but not from you!
Graeme07-Jan-2015 22:52
A wonderful close up of this insect, Chrisitine.VV
Raymond17-Jun-2014 16:41
Haven't seen that here ... yet! Thanks for the info, will protect them if ever I see them.
Helen Betts17-Jun-2014 16:05
Super, detailed macro but with that name and appearance, not sure I could welcome it anywhere! V.
Guest 17-Jun-2014 15:08
Hello Assassin, step right into my garden, on Christine's recommendation. V
hayl17-Jun-2014 14:46
What an amazing looking bug and a super photo.
globalgadabout17-Jun-2014 13:41
looks lethal, and edgy with the angled legs...superb shot...V
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet17-Jun-2014 13:10
Beautiful macro.
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