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Damsel Bugs

Family Nabidae

Nabis rufusculus. Photo:Stephanie Boucher
Nabis rufusculus. Photo:Stephanie Boucher

Damsel bugs are predaceous on various insects, including aphids and caterpillars. They are slender bugs with raptorial front femora. The beak is narrow and curved. Most Nabidae are pale brown with well-developed wings but one species in our area is wingless and shining black.

   
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