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Assassin Bug

Zelus renardii

About

Ambush predators that impale prey with their curved beak and inject lethal saliva. Some species coat their legs with sticky plant resin to trap prey. Named for their hunting strategy.

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Did You Know?

Some assassin bugs stack the corpses of their prey on their backs as camouflage and armor β€” creating a gruesome shield of dead ants and other insects.