Pale-green assassin bug

Natural Habitat

Found on foliage of forests, gardens, and shrubbery across North America

Diet & Feeding

Carnivorous; feeds on a variety of insects including caterpillars, flies, and aphids using ambush tactics

Behavior Patterns

Ambush predator that uses 'sticky trap' strategy on its forelegs to catch prey; goes through incomplete metamorphosis

Risks & Benefits

Beneficial to gardens for natural pest control; can deliver a painful bite to humans if handled, though it is not medically significant

Identified on: 2/9/2026