Assassin Bug
Gminatusaustralis
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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:
Mobile, Alabama
Montgomery, Alabama
Phoenix, Arizona
Citrus Heights, California
Lutz, Florida
Port Charlotte, Florida
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Marietta, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Kenner, Louisiana
Summerville, South Carolina
Butler, Tennessee
Cibolo, Texas
Lake Jackson, Texas
Manvel, Texas
Stephens City, Virginia
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goldyfinch
Winchester, VA |
August 2020 |
Positive
Nymph in my garden on a cucumber leaf. Winchester, VA
An ant kept circling it and approaching it but when it made nose to nose contact the ant would jump back. This happened for at least 15 minutes. I\'m worried because there are many pollinators on the yellow flowers and not sure if they will be eaten by this Assassin Bug. The bees are few and far between.
An ant kept circling it and approaching it but when it made nose to nose contact the ant would jump back. This happened for at least 15 minutes. I\'m worried because there are many pollinators on the yellow flowers and not sure if they will be eaten by this Assassin Bug. The bees are few and far between.
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nrnbrg
Marietta, GA |
April 2013 |
Neutral
I have seen them in large numbers since the early 1980's, when I noticed them on a watermelon, somewhat upright in posture like a mantis; and seeming to be staring at one another (like insects at a cocktail party). This year I spotted many starting in March. I often see them "in tandem" as if a larger bug is dragging a smaller bug by its tail. I am concerned about them but have not tried to control them.
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minpin3165
Port Charlotte, FL (Zone 10b) |
January 2012 |
Neutral
I am going to go neutral on this guy cause I am torn. I see wasps, spiders, etc eat my caterpillars too but I dont hate them. I watch and make sure there are enough aphids to keep them happy. balance man....