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A brown leaf bug can be surprisingly difficult to notice because its body often blends perfectly with dead leaves, tree bark, and dried vegetation. Several … Read More

The white-spotted assassin bug (Platymeris biguttatus) is a large predatory true bug native to Africa. It is also known as the two-spotted assassin bug, twin-spotted … Read More

A milkweed assassin bug bite can be surprisingly painful despite the insect’s beneficial role in gardens. The milkweed assassin bug (Zelus longipes) normally uses its … Read More

The milkweed assassin bug (Zelus longipes) is a striking orange-and-black predatory insect frequently seen in gardens, agricultural fields, and areas containing milkweed and other vegetation. … Read More

The leafhopper assassin bug (Zelus renardii) is a predatory insect commonly found on garden plants, shrubs, and agricultural crops. Despite its intimidating name, this insect … Read More

The spiny assassin bug is a small predatory insect recognized by its narrow head, piercing beak, and thorn-covered front legs. In North America, the name … Read More

The ambush bug is a small, heavily built predator commonly found hiding among garden flowers. Instead of chasing prey, it remains motionless until a bee, … Read More

The black corsair bug is a glossy black assassin bug known for hunting beetles and other insects. Scientifically called Melanolestes picipes, it usually lives outdoors … Read More

The bee assassin bug is a predatory insect that waits around flowers to capture bees, flies, beetles, and other visiting insects. The name usually refers … Read More