said that as an assassin bug delivers a bite, it injects a anesthetic, rendering the wound virtually painless, and it injects an anticoagulant, assuring free blood flow. In the Dermatology Online Journal, Rick Vetter said that the insect, typically, would feed for 8 to 15 minutes. ...
The ant is in a crevice initially unable to see the 5th instar nymph, which is situated approx 45o to the left of the ant. As the ant comes out of the crevice the bug begins to wave; in response the ant pauses, turns its head, and alters its path on a trajectory towards the bug...
wheel bugWheel bug (Arilus cristatus). 2 of 2 Wheel bug (Arilus cristatus) Thewheel bug(Arilus cristatus) is recognized by thenotchedsemicircular crest on the top of the thorax. The adult is brown to gray and large, about 25 to 36 mm (1 to 1.5 inches); thenymphis red with black mar...