I just felt a sting on my arm and looked down to see this little critter, smaller than a dime. I’d guess 10 mm. Left an easy to see bite and quickly swelling welt!

Zelus luridus, also known as the pale green assassin bug, is a species of assassin bug native to North America.

A close-up image of a tiny green bug with six legs and red eyes. The body is long and thin, its head and antennae are raised into the air.

A close-up image my arm with a red dot, the bite from the insect. The skin around the bite is swelling up slightly.