Surprise Visitor

[wogga]

I was out on my porch a few minutes ago, and noticed an unusual visitor! Ladies and gents, the Assassin Bug...

[Brutal_Dreamer]

That is creepy. What exactly does it do? I get that it kills something, but what?

Cheers!
BD

[wogga]

Not sure what in particular they prefer to eat, but do you see that big spike on his face? apparently they use that to impale their prey! i just think theyre such cool looking predators.

[ABro]

Taht's one crazy looking bug! It sort of reminds me of the stick bugs that we have around here.

[Diane]

How long is that guy? I'm afraid if I found one wandering around in the house I would scream like a girl and then squash it!

[wogga]

hes about 1.5-2" long

[Diane]

hes about 1.5-2" long

Let me correct myself, I would scream like a guy screaming like a girl, then get a long stick and squash it, unless it was right by a door.. then I'd try to flick it outside.

[Tmai]

Let me correct myself, I would scream like a guy screaming like a girl, then get a long stick and squash it, unless it was right by a door.. then I'd try to flick it outside.

Very well said, IMHO.

[Mehera]

Ah come on Diane! Poor little fellow can't help his tough appearance; I would gently pick him up in a Kleenix and escort him outside. I think you want to keep him calm--isn't this the type of bug that makes a stink when they are alarmed?

LOL!

[wogga]

no - they slightly resemble stinkbugs, but they are a different species. i dont believe they emit any odor, but i could be wrong. whatd the poor guy ever do to you, huh diane?? lol