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Additional Information:
These are milkweed assassin bugs. The individual without wings is an immature nymph. They use their piercing mouth parts to suck the juices from prey insects. They are not poisonous (as far as I know) but can give a painful bite if handled.

Notes:
  • I am not a professional entomologist/arachnologist. If there are mistakes in the identification of any individual or in the information provided, I would greatly appreciate it if you would email me to let me know what is incorrect.
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