
Community identification
Masked Hunter
Reduvius personatus
- Order & Family
- Hemiptera, Reduviidae
- Size
- 16 to 22 millimeters long
Natural Habitat
Found indoors in dark, undisturbed areas such as basements, attics, and around baseboards.
Diet & Feeding
Carnivorous predator feeding on household pests including flies, bed bugs, and spiders.
Behavior Patterns
Nymphs use sticky secretions to cover themselves in dust and debris for camouflage. They are nocturnal hunters that pierce prey with a rostrom.
Risks & Benefits
They do not feed on humans, but can deliver a painful defensive bite if handled carelessly. They act as beneficial pest controllers in homes.