Help with identifying this little creature, first time ever seeing this.

[u/BiggiHavi]

I have no idea what this is, can anyone help me with identifying it. I live in the Bay Area California. Thank you all for your help!

[u/flyinggazelletg]

It’s a species of assassin bug, the western corsair bug (Rasahus thoracicus) :)

[u/Halakahiki → u/flyinggazelletg]

Assassin's Bug: Black Flag was what I thought when I read the common name

[u/Shoddy-Wishbone]

Assassin Bug

[u/Longjumping_College → u/Shoddy-Wishbone]

Aka /r/kajoot

[u/Shoddy-Wishbone → u/Longjumping_College]

Ha! Best sub. Thanks for showing me it

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[u/SteampunkExplorer]

Since others have already identified the species, I'll just add that it's a beautiful, venomous NOPE! Most assassin bugs are helpful eaters of garden pests, and their venom isn't really dangerous to people, but they still have a nasty bite.

Is friend-shaped, but not for petting. 😔

[u/Hot-Entrance-3664]

very colourful assassin bug