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insect? #777464

Asked November 09, 2021, 11:49 AM EST

What is this? It's about 1.5 to 2" long. Thanks

Baltimore County Maryland

Expert Response

This looks like a type of assassin bug, a generalist predator. There are many species. It feeds on a wide variety of pests ranging from small ones like aphids to larger ones like caterpillars. https://extension.umd.edu/resource/assassin-bugs

Marian

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied November 09, 2021, 12:16 PM EST

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