He May Be Skinny ....

[K9Kirk]

… but don't let him hear you call him that.

This is an "assassin bug." He's a bad-*ss in his world, he uses his pointy beak to stab his prey repeatedly. He will stab you, too! I've named him, "Stabby!"
(These are actually pics of two different assassin bugs but assassin bugs none the less.)
Assassin Bug

 

[Jeff G]

These are way cool! Bad day to be a fly.

 

[K9Kirk]

These are way cool! Bad day to be a fly.

Thanks! Yep, very bad for a fly! He got turned into assassin soup!

 

[Dean_Gretsch]

Makes you wonder how it could ever sneak up on anything with the bright orange color!

 

[Soocom1]

Dat one nasty feller!

 

[Barb King]

Beautiful photos! Nice catch with the second one, mid-snack.

 

[Jeff1550 50]

Nice close-ups...............

 

[edsland]

Great set, dinner never looked better...

 

[Flying Panda]

Great captures Kirk!

 

[K9Kirk]

Great set, dinner never looked better...

Wellllll, maybe a little better had he BBQed it first but still …

 

[Winona]

Weird bugs where you live.....
Every time I see your photos I’m happier about where I live.

 

[K9Kirk]

Weird bugs where you live.....
Every time I see your photos I’m happier about where I live.

Yes, very weird! I've never had any trouble with them but that doesn't mean I never could, many people have and they can actually be dangerous to humans. Their nickname is, "The Kissing Bug", and there's a reason for it but they aren't loving kisses. Read about it in this link in.
The Assassin Bug: Facts, Dangers & Prevention

 

[Winona]

I’ve heard about them! Scary.