
Community identification
Masked Hunter (Nymph Stage)
Reduvius personatus
- Order & Family
- Hemiptera: Reduviidae
- Size
- 15 mm to 22 mm as adults; nymphs are smaller
Natural Habitat
Commonly found in and around homes, dry storage areas, and attics
Diet & Feeding
Insectivorous, feeding on bed bugs, flies, termites, and other small arthropods
Behavior Patterns
Nymphs use sticky secretions to cover themselves in dust and debris for camouflage; primarily nocturnal hunters
Risks & Benefits
Beneficial as a natural pest control for bed bugs; can deliver a painful bite to humans if handled or provoked, but is not medically significant