Ground Assassin Bug - Ectomocoris decoratus

Family Reduviidae

This page contains pictures and information about Ground Assassin Bugs that we found in the Brisbane area, Queensland, Australia.

Male, nymph, body length 15mm

 

We found those orange and black Assassin Bugs running very fast on forest floor. This bug will bite if handle by bare hand. The insect has very strong front pair legs. All its legs are orange in colour. Its orange colour body with black pattern is the standard assassin bug warning colour.  

 

Female, body length 20mm

 

The above pictures show the wingless female. Their males are winged. This bug can sometimes be found under loose bark or on ground among plants materials.

 

   

Male, nymph, body length 16mm

 

This bug was found under the fallen bark of a large gum tree during late summer in Alexandra Hill. Notice its wing-buds, this is the last instars of winged male adult. Also notice its mouth-parts and strong front legs. 

 

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Last updated: May 22, 2004.