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Kissing bugs (or cone-headed bugs) – subfamily Triatominae, unusual in that most species are blood-suckers and several are important disease vectors; Wheel bugs – genus Arilus, including the common North American species Arilus cristatus [2] [3] [4] Grass assassin bugs – genus Lopodytes
Arilus cristatus, also known as the North American wheel bug or simply wheel bug, [1] is a species of large assassin bug in the family Reduviidae and the only species of wheel bug found in the United States. [2] [3] It is one of the largest terrestrial true bugs in North America, reaching up to 1.5 inches (38 mm) in length in its adult stage. [4]
Zelus luridus, also known as the pale green assassin bug, is a species of assassin bug native to North America. It is the most common Zelus species in the eastern United States. [ 1 ] The size ranges from 12.5 to 18 millimetres (0.49 to 0.71 in) long. [ 2 ]
Sinea diadema is a species of assassin bug family (Reduviidae), in the subfamily Harpactorinae. Sinea diadema is bivoltine , preys on small bugs and beetles, and overwinters in the egg stage. Name
Reduvius personatus or the masked hunter is an insect belonging to the assassin bug (Reduviidae) family. The name is because its nymphs camouflage themselves with dust. The masked hunter is a predator of small arthropods, including woodlice, lacewings, earwigs, bed bugs and termites. [1]
A nymph. Pristhesancus plagipennis is an Australian insect in the assassin bug genus Pristhesancus.Amongst its prey is the bronze orange bug (Musgraveia sulciventris), a common garden pest.
The Harpactorinae are a large subfamily of the Reduviidae (assassin bugs). About 300 genera and 2,000 species worldwide have been described. [1] Some of the species of the genera Zelus, Pselliopus, Sinea, and Apiomerus are of interest as biological pest control agents. [2]
Rhynocoris (historically often misspelled as "Rhinocoris" [1]) is a genus of assassin bug, family (Reduviidae), in the subfamily Harpactorinae. Species are recorded from Asia, mainland Europe, Africa and North America.