Assassin Bugs (Family Reduviidae)

by Jeffrey S. Pippen | Back to Jeff's Miscellaneous Invertebrates Page | Jeff's Nature Pages

Assassin Bugs are predatory on insects and other invertebrates. Some can deliver a painful bite when handled.
Masked Hunter Assassin Bug (Reduvius personatus) Masked Hunter Assassin Bug (Reduvius personatus)
Pine flatwoods in Jones Co., NC
21 Oct 2007

Masked Hunter Assassin Bug (Reduvius personatus) Masked Hunter Assassin Bug (Reduvius personatus)
Pine flatwoods in Jones Co., NC
21 Oct 2007


Wheelbug (Arilus cristatus) Wheelbug (Arilus cristatus)
Brunswick Co., NC
13 Aug 2006

Wheelbugs are very large assassin bugs and are reported to inflict extremely painful bites when handled improperly!

Wheelbug (Arilus cristatus) Wheelbug (Arilus cristatus)
Brunswick Co., NC
13 Aug 2006


Colorful Assassin (Rhiginia cruciata) Colorful Assassin (Rhiginia cruciata)
Graham Co., NC
29 May 06




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