What is this bug?

[Paradoxica]

Found in Los Angeles on a pineapple plant, so it might not be native.

 

[BugLover]

Some sort of assasin bug, i think

 

[aNisip]

Yup some sp of assasin bug...

 

[Paradoxica]

That's what I thought. You guys think it would eat FF's or a small BB.

 

[agent A]

zelus longipeddis I think

it will eat flies or crix

 

[Rick]

www.bugguide.net

 

[Ntsees]

I see them on plants with aphids. I guess aphids are an easy prey that doesn't require much chase and stalking.

 

[nirotorin]

Cool looking assassin bug.