Assassin Bug Animal Pictures

Reduviidae

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black and red assassin bug

black and red assassin bug
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The assassin bug has a segmented beak that it uses to pierce its victim and suck blood and fluid out.

assassin bug on a leaf

assassin bug on a leaf
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Adult assassin bugs can live up to 10 months.

assassin bug isolated on white background

assassin bug isolated on white background
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Assassin bugs are also known as kissing bugs.

assassin bug nymph

assassin bug nymph
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Assassin bugs are born without wings.

assassin bug killing another assassin bug

assassin bug killing another assassin bug
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Here, an assassin bug kills and eats another assassin bug.

Assassin bug

Assassin bug
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This species of assassin bug. preys on ants and uses the ant carcasses to disguise itself.