What are assassin bugs?
Q: What are assassin bugs?
A: Assassin bugs are a family of bugs called Reduviidae, which are terrestrial ambush predators.
Q: What kind of bugs are they?
A: They are "true bugs" or Hemiptera.
Q: How can you identify assassin bugs?
A: Most members of the family have a relatively narrow neck, a sturdy build and a formidable curved proboscis.
Q: Should large specimens of assassin bugs be handled with care?
A: Yes, large specimens should be handled with care, if at all, because they may defend themselves with a very painful stab from the proboscis.
Q: What is the special characteristic of assassin bug's proboscis?
A: The proboscis of the assassin bug is formidable and curved.
Q: Where can you find assassin bugs?
A: Assassin bugs are a cosmopolitan family and can be found almost everywhere on land.
Q: What is the hunting strategy of assassin bugs?
A: Assassin bugs are terrestrial ambush predators.
