Dire wake

15 April 2010 3 Comments Home » Insects etc.

Not completely alien, a young assassin bug
leaves an abundant mess of broken things
in its dire wake, always flies the red eye.

 
Young assassin bug leaves mess in its dire wake

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Assassin bug nymph | Reduviidae | Zelus | luridus

3 Comments »

  • Diane said:

    Clear, distinct detail, what great color!! Another great R.L. production!

    Can’t help myself! anthropomorphizing, looks like this youngster is saying, (New York style) Hey! you lookin’ at me? tough guy!
    (No Chagas from this little fella thank goodness!)

  • zoe said:

    Gorgeous colors!

  • Rick said:

    Hey thanks. Believe it or not, I toned the colors down a little.

    I thought about black & white fort his image, but that red eye looks so nice.

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