Pale Green Assassin Bug (Nymph)

Natural Habitat

Found on deciduous trees, shrubs, and garden plants throughout North America.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivorous; it hunts other insects such as aphids, caterpillars, and beetles using a technique called sticky-trap predation.

Behavior Patterns

Nymphs often have a bright lime-green color to blend in with foliage. They produce a sticky substance on their legs to help catch and hold onto prey.

Risks & Benefits

Benefits the ecosystem by controlling garden pests. While not aggressive to humans, they can deliver a painful bite if mishandled.

Identified on: 5/12/2026