Scarlet-bordered Assassin Bug
Rhiginia cruciata, Family Reduviidae (Assassin Bugs). This one was hanging out on the wall of the mall across the street from our post office at about 9:45 PM on July 1.
According to bugguide.net/node/view/4172, this assassin bug ranges from New Jersey south to Florida, and west to Illinois and Texas. "Perhaps adults seen out in the open in spring (May in North Carolina, West Virginia) are in search of a mate, as appears to be true for Melanolestes. Males reported to come to lights in spring."
Scarlet-bordered Assassin Bug
Rhiginia cruciata, Family Reduviidae (Assassin Bugs). This one was hanging out on the wall of the mall across the street from our post office at about 9:45 PM on July 1.
According to bugguide.net/node/view/4172, this assassin bug ranges from New Jersey south to Florida, and west to Illinois and Texas. "Perhaps adults seen out in the open in spring (May in North Carolina, West Virginia) are in search of a mate, as appears to be true for Melanolestes. Males reported to come to lights in spring."