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Uploaded: 07/29/19 4:31 PM GMT
Assassin
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This is a wheel bug, a member of the assassin bug family. They are generalized predators and will eat just about anything, including Japanese Beetles. It injects a poison into its victims, but that poison means humans don't want to mess with these critters either. I suppose this one is taking advantage of the broken sunflower's sap to attract lunch.

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::0930_23
07/29/19 7:00 PM GMT
It needs a little spray for its trouble Jeff.
Good photo and information.

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::Roseman_Stan
07/30/19 2:33 PM GMT
I had not seen this one before but did have one of the family group in my gardens a couple years ago. Great close in shot of this one.
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