Assassin Bug
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Photos by Debbie Roos, Agricultural Extension Agent.
Learn more about Assassin Bugs.
Wheel bug (Arilus cristatus) feeding on soldier beetle
Wheel bug (Arilus cristatus) nymph feeding on Colorado potato beetle larva
Wheel bug (Arilus cristatus) nymph feeding on Colorado potato beetle larva
Mating bee assassin bugs feeding on a honey bee. Assassin bugs are general predators so they sometimes consume beneficial insects!
Assassin bug with Japanese beetle
Close-up of assassin bug with Japanese beetle on marigold
Wheel bug molting. They emerge coral colored and take about 20 minutes to darken in color.
Wheel bug just emerged from shed skin
Wheel bug nymph
Wheel bug nymph