ColorChallenge - TuesdayOrange: Assassin Bug

It's happening again. As spring is coming on and a few bugs are starting to show up I am seeing bugs I have never seen before. I think I have properly identifies this bug I shot yesterday as an Assassin Bug. Apparently they are pretty nasty little creatures.

'Rough handling can invite an intense and unforgettably painful 'bite' from the powerful fang of an Assassin Bug juvenile or adult.' - insectidentification.org

I found this information at insectidentification.org

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. The long, pointy beak is kept tucked under the head when not in use and makes noise when moved back-and-forth. They do not feed on plants, but they hunt on them. They can be found on shrubs, ground cover, and garden plants as they search for insect prey. Assassin Bugs move quickly and nimbly, surprising their victims. Once a prey item is caught, Assassin bugs use their powerful front legs to hold the insect down while it is stabbed to death and body fluids are subsequently sucked out.

Finally some life outdoors. Maybe we will someday see spring. I have certainly had enough of the colorless world of winter.

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