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Assassin bug - Reduviidae
Identifying natural enemies > true bugs > Assassin bug
Adults: Black, yellow, brown or green. Narrow head and long mouthparts form a curved beak. Length 20 mm. (see right) Assassin bug adult Eggs: Elliptical, often with a distinct cap. Deposited in clusters on leaves or in the soil. (see right) Assassin bug eggs
     
Nymphs: Resemble adults, but are smaller with undeveloped wings. Some are brightly colored. (see right) Assassin bug nymph Diet: Aphids, leafhoppers, small caterpillars, and beetle eggs and larvae. (see right) Assassin bug mouth
 
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This information was developed for the publication Identifying Natural Enemies in Field Crops by Mary Gardiner, Christina DiFonzo, Michael Brewer and Takuji Noma, MSU Extension bulletin E2949.
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12/21/06