13th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Assassin in the weeds

Assassin bugs are beneficial predators that hangout amongst the foliage and remove many pests. They can be difficult to see as they are not only camouflaged, but have very good eyesight and easily avoid "predatory" photographers!

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2015
Date Uploaded: 11.2015
Photo Location: Kutztown, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D3300
Copyright: © Wendy Ryan