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Damsel Bug - Lasiomerus annulatus I found this damsel bug feasting on a Lophocampa caryae caterpillar. I frequently see these caterpillars on this bridge and remind my kids, &quot;be wary if it&#039;s hairy&quot; so they think twice before touching a caterpillar with urticating hairs.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Deciduous forest Damsel bug,Geotagged,Lasiomerus,Lasiomerus annulatus,Nabidae,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Damsel Bug - Lasiomerus annulatus

I found this damsel bug feasting on a Lophocampa caryae caterpillar. I frequently see these caterpillars on this bridge and remind my kids, "be wary if it's hairy" so they think twice before touching a caterpillar with urticating hairs.

Habitat: Deciduous forest

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    Calbost Niel
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    What a great find Christine. Two for the price of one. Posted 4 years ago
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      Christine Young
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      Thanks! I was surprised that this bug had the nerve to feast on this hairy caterpillar, but apparently it wasn't concerned about getting contact dermatitis. Posted 4 years ago

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The Lasiomerus annulatus

''Lasiomerus annulatus'' is a species of damsel bug in the family Nabidae. It is found in North America.

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Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jul 23, 2021. Captured Jul 23, 2021 07:34 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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