Thursday, 13 March 2025

The Assassin Bug in the Yard - Nature 152

We saw this bug in our garden recently. After searching from internet, we believe the bug is called as an Assassin Bug.


Image - Eastern Blood-Sucking Conenose Bug 

The bug scientific name is Zelus longipes, a beneficial assassin bug that feeds on aphids and other garden pests.

Our areas known for its humid and warmer climate, the common garden pest may include:
- Leafhoppers
- Whiteflies
- many kinds of insect species

Hence, it is good to have the Assassin Bugs in our gardens. Just be careful not to touch them. They definitely bite.

Do you recognize ihe Assassin Bug in your garden?

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  1. First time I see one ! Scary but beautiful at the same time !
    Have a nice weekend !
    Anna

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  2. What a name! It looks pretty cute though.

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  3. The beetle looks beautiful.
    I've never seen one.

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  4. Qué curioso!
    Siempre aprendo algo con tus publicaciones.
    👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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  5. Creo haberla visto merándose una ninfa de mariposa. Un abrazo. Carlos

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  6. Que el encanto que posee, no nos atraiga y evitemos su picadura...
    Un abrazo

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  7. Such an exotic bug that I never saw before

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  8. Uy que grande bicho. Te mando un beso.

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  9. Querida amiga, preciosa fotografía, se ve grande ese bicho.
    Querida amiga, me despedí del blog, no de mis amigos.
    La amistad es una lluvia de estrellas en el cielo de la vida.
    La amistad no es una cuestión de proximidad, sino de corazón.
    Gracias por formar parte de mi círculo de amigos.
    Los quiero y no los olvido. GRACIAS.
    Abrazos y les dejo besitos, bendiciones. sean felices.

    *♥♫♥**♥♫♥**♥♫♥*--*♥♫♥**♥*

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  10. This is a great reminder of the balance in nature! Zelus longipes sounds like a valuable ally in the garden, keeping pests in check naturally. It’s always fascinating how certain insects help maintain a healthy ecosystem. And yes, a good tip—admire them from a distance to avoid a painful bite!

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  11. Olá, amiga.
    Este inseto é de facto um perigo para as plantas. E quiçá, para o ser humano.
    Excelente partilha.
    Deixo os votos de uma feliz semana, com tudo de bom.
    Beijinhos!

    Mário Margaride

    http://poesiaaquiesta.blogspot.com
    https://soltaastuaspalavras.blogspot.com

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  12. Yes, I've seen them! Wonderful to have them around for natural pest control.

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  14. I've never seen this one before and I find it's quite a beautiful insect too.

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  15. Querida amiga, nunca lo vi en mi jardín, se ve lindo y para las plagas debe ser bueno tenerlos.
    Maravillosa fotografía
    Te dejo todo mi cariño y besos, que tengas un feliz inicio de semana
    ♥️¸.•*¨)¸.•*¨)
    (¸.•´♥️♥️.¸.•´♥️

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  16. Fascinating insight into the assassin bug—nature’s tiny but mighty predator! https://gsupertools.com/percentage-calculator

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  17. It is a pretty insect, I've never seen one! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend.

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  18. Hello :)
    I have never seen a bug like this before, but it is a good one to keep your garden pest free,

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  19. Wow... never seen before, very interesting to learn about.
    Thank you for sharing and being part at MosaicMonday.
    Have a wonderful week. Greetings by Heidrun

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