a tale of tails, tenacity, and tedium, as told by me, usually barefoot and bellowing
Showing posts with label Wheel Bug. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wheel Bug. Show all posts

Thursday, November 10, 2016

A Member Of The Assassin Bug Family

A Wheel Bug looked me in the eye
Notice how closely tucked the proboscis is 
until it begins to get upset with my closeness.
The weapon begins to emerge.
Since the Wheel Bug or Assassin Bug will attack when threatened
I did not push my luck.
Their bites are very painful but they are wonderful in the garden,
bug eaters of high caliber.
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