I think it’s an insect, maybe an Assassin Bug. They tend to be mistaken for spiders because their antennae look like their legs. It’s easier to see this on the right hand side of the photo. I’m not sure if some of the image is legs or shadows of the legs.
You’re welcome! More specifically, it might be a Wheel Bug nymph. https://bugguide.net/node/view/1839944/bgimage The link goes to more info on Bugguide.net. Most of the images are of the adults. Check out images online of “cow killer” bugs too. One of our volunteers was bedridden for about 10 days after one bit his neck. When I was most recently in South Carolina I chased one across a sandy field and later discovered that I was lucky that I didn’t catch it. They are flightless wasps with very potent venom. Assassin bugs are said to have painful venom too. There are black and… Read more »
Thank you, I found a second one.. looks exactly like the assassin bugs you and others have spoken of.
Not sure how to add a second photo here.. if anyone can point me to how to do so, I’d happily upload.
Thank you all!
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I think it’s an insect, maybe an Assassin Bug. They tend to be mistaken for spiders because their antennae look like their legs. It’s easier to see this on the right hand side of the photo. I’m not sure if some of the image is legs or shadows of the legs.
Thank you! We’re new to the area, and not familiar with many of the interesting bugs and insects!
You’re welcome! More specifically, it might be a Wheel Bug nymph. https://bugguide.net/node/view/1839944/bgimage The link goes to more info on Bugguide.net. Most of the images are of the adults. Check out images online of “cow killer” bugs too. One of our volunteers was bedridden for about 10 days after one bit his neck. When I was most recently in South Carolina I chased one across a sandy field and later discovered that I was lucky that I didn’t catch it. They are flightless wasps with very potent venom. Assassin bugs are said to have painful venom too. There are black and… Read more »
That was my first hunch, compare to my family of assassin bugs
Bites can sting but they are good guys for vegetation.
assassin_bugs | Family Reduviidae adults,nymphs taken with S… | Flickr
Hey, your ‘cow killer’ is one of the velvet ants.
Thank you, I found a second one.. looks exactly like the assassin bugs you and others have spoken of.
Not sure how to add a second photo here.. if anyone can point me to how to do so, I’d happily upload.
Thank you all!