Assassin Bugs - Scary Looking but Beneficial

Assassin Bugs are one of the "good guys" in the garden. They are voracious predators of many garden pests including flies, mosquitoes, beetles, large caterpillars, and aphids.  But beware ... they do cause a painful bite to humans.

These nymphs hatched out amid the squash plants.  Look out squash bugs.  You look like dinner to these guys.  A little help in the garden is always appreciated!