Leafhopper Assassin Bug in a defensive pose
It was windy today, and I finally gave up trying to get a photo of this Leafhopper Assassin Bug (Zelus renardii, Reduviidae) which was swaying back and forth in and out of the light as I tried to get its photo - but this half of the insect (and photo) doesn't look bad. This predator is in a defensive pose with front legs held high ready to grab, see this photo for another example. This is the same insect I've been showing lately, e.g. in this photo. I believe it is teneral and has recently molted in its final transition from nymph to adult. In time it will lose those pretty blue/green (aquamarine?) colors, but it's especially gorgeous right now. (San Marcos Pass, 14 January 2020)
It was breezy this morning becoming downright windy in the afternoon with 20-30 mph gusts. It's chilly as well. This makes getting my kind of photos difficult, but I'm out there trying.
Leafhopper Assassin Bug in a defensive pose
It was windy today, and I finally gave up trying to get a photo of this Leafhopper Assassin Bug (Zelus renardii, Reduviidae) which was swaying back and forth in and out of the light as I tried to get its photo - but this half of the insect (and photo) doesn't look bad. This predator is in a defensive pose with front legs held high ready to grab, see this photo for another example. This is the same insect I've been showing lately, e.g. in this photo. I believe it is teneral and has recently molted in its final transition from nymph to adult. In time it will lose those pretty blue/green (aquamarine?) colors, but it's especially gorgeous right now. (San Marcos Pass, 14 January 2020)
It was breezy this morning becoming downright windy in the afternoon with 20-30 mph gusts. It's chilly as well. This makes getting my kind of photos difficult, but I'm out there trying.