A close up portrait of an Assassin Bug. They are also known as the Wheel Bug. I took this photo in my backyard in Timberville Virginia.

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Size: 5400px × 4200px
Location: Timberville Virginia
Photo credit: © David E Lester / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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