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The Assassin Bug

Published on Nov 23, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

THE ASSASSIN BUG

Photo by stonebird

DEADLY HUNTERS

  • Can kill spiders, and even come cockroaches
  • Have been known to attack birds, lizards, and even humans
Photo by gbohne

MANY DIFFERENT COLORS

  • Some have darker colors
  • Others have more vibrant patterns
  • They use vibrant patterns to ward off enemies
Photo by majikthise_

SNEAKY KILLERS

  • Uses the pattern of foot falls to imitate the sound of the wind
  • Uses beak to inject venomous saliva into prey
  • Uses sticky pads on its front legs to latch onto unsuspecting prey.

HABITIAT

  • Found in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa
  • Only in the north US is where assassin bugs cannot be found.
Photo by Kerry Wixted