Just Look, But Don't Touch Me!
Walking outside one warm day, I saw what appeared to be a skinny bug holding perfectly still on this green leaf. What I'd found was an Assassin Bug. A bit of research led to this information (I'm glad I didn't try to touch this beauty! ;) : "The strong beak found on Assassin bugs is used to repeatedly, and violently, stab its prey to death, hence the name 'assassin'. This insect can also inflict terribly painful bites on careless humans and may be best left observed and not handled."
Just Look, But Don't Touch Me!
Walking outside one warm day, I saw what appeared to be a skinny bug holding perfectly still on this green leaf. What I'd found was an Assassin Bug. A bit of research led to this information (I'm glad I didn't try to touch this beauty! ;) : "The strong beak found on Assassin bugs is used to repeatedly, and violently, stab its prey to death, hence the name 'assassin'. This insect can also inflict terribly painful bites on careless humans and may be best left observed and not handled."