Nymph of an assassin bug

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7515.     I believe this is the nymph of an assassin bug but I’m not sure. It was found on my hallway floor after a weekend away. Haven’t found any others. Barrie, ON. Canada

 

Number 7515.    This is a nymph of an assassin bug (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Reduviidae) known as the masked hunter (Reduvius personatus). This is a peridomestic species often found in buildings where they prey on any other invertebrates found there. They have been reported as being able to eliver a very painful bite if mishandled. See masked hunter detailed information .

 

 

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