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Assassin Bug
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Assassin Bug

by Shirley Freeman

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted August 4, 2017168 views3 comments
I think I ID'd this bug properly.  If not, please chime in.  Found this little guy on a flower at the Botanical Gardens Tuesday, and captured this shot.  Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 100 mm L lens with KX-800 twin flash.  Settings were f16, 1/60, ISO 320.  Cropped to around 75% for better framing.  Comments and suggestions are always welcome. 

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3 comments
Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on August 4, 2017 at 6:51 PM
This is a nice shot of a leaf footed bug (Coreidae).  These guys are plant feeders and are named for the large plate like processes on the hindlegs.  Large view is nice and sharp with lots of detail.  Well done.......................Jim.
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on August 5, 2017 at 11:09 AM
A fine, upclose and colorful look at this bug, Shirley.  I was thinking that those feet were quite remarkable, then I saw Jim's comment and his ID makes sense.
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Comment posted by Ed Williams on August 6, 2017 at 9:50 PM
Nice close up look at this leaf footed bug Shirley.  Same order of insects as the assassin bugs, different family as Jim has pointed out.
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