It's okay!
I found that Florida has them too. (Look at the locations next to the pictures)
http://www.floridanature.org/species...Zelus_longipes
But they do bite- big time.
http://www.ivyhall.district96.k12.il.../assassin.html
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Can be black and white or bright orange. The “sucking” mouthpiece is a slender tube through which venom is injected into the skin. Extreme pain followed by swelling and redness are associated with this bite as the assassin injects a tissue-dissolving venom when it bites. Seek medical attention if this occurs.
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FactsNearly 3000 species of assassin bugs exist and scientists feel that many more will be discovered. These insects can be commonly found throughout most of the world. They vary in size from a few millimeters to as much as 3 or 4 centimeters. They come in many colors and shapes and most species have two pairs of wings. However, ALL assassin bugs have a powerful, curved rostrum, or beak, that they use to pierce and suck out the tissues of their prey.
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Glad you are okay. That is so weird!
