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14-JUN-2014 Christine Hanrahan

Pale green assassin bug, female (Zelus luridus)

You can tell this is a female by the large size and by the large abdomen probably full of eggs ready to be laid. They create intriguing egg masses which look like red jelly with creamy white tubes. The entire mass measures about 1-2mm across. See them here http://www.pbase.com/laroseforest/image/156532529 and here: http://www.pbase.com/laroseforest/image/156388482

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/125s f/2.8 at 5.1mm iso125 hide exif
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Date/Time14-Jun-2014 15:24:23
MakePanasonic
ModelDMC-FZ200
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length5.1 mm
Exposure Time1/125 sec
Aperturef/2.8
ISO Equivalent125
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Graeme16-Mar-2015 11:51
Superb close up details,Christine.V
Marcia Colelli15-Mar-2015 00:34
Fantastic details and tones V
Being Me14-Mar-2015 20:01
Fantastic detail. Love all the info you provide. You certainly have made me look at bugs and insects differently. V
bill friedlander14-Mar-2015 19:40
Does look rather pregnant. Nice clear shot of this creature. V
Walter Otto Koenig14-Mar-2015 15:52
Fascinating image with great detail. Viewed in original size it looks dangerous and seems to live up to its name. "V"
Torben Jorgensen14-Mar-2015 10:18
Fascinating bug. Excellent shot of this female. V
laine14-Mar-2015 10:12
They are an interesting if not pretty bug...a fine shot, Christine
Helen Betts14-Mar-2015 07:29
This has to be one of my most unfavorite insects of all you've presented (maybe it's just the name ;-)), yet an excellent capture, with more of them on the way! V.
Claude Gagnon14-Mar-2015 00:27
Great macro sho of this Assassint! Very well done Christine :))
Carl Carbone13-Mar-2015 22:43
Superb macro!
Hank Vander Velde13-Mar-2015 22:23
A beautiful sharp closeup Christine.
joseantonio13-Mar-2015 20:42
Amazing details when seen in the original size.V.
Don13-Mar-2015 20:34
Fascinating - and the eggs too.
hayl13-Mar-2015 20:09
She looks like she's made of lime jujube.
Chris13-Mar-2015 20:03
She is an impressive creature, not too pretty but certainly impressive.
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