
Community identification
Possibly a masked hunter nymph (assassin bug)
Reduvius personatus
- Order & Family
- Hemiptera; Reduviidae
- Size
- About 4–5 mm as a nymph; adults are roughly 17–22 mm long.
Natural Habitat
Usually indoors in dry, dusty places such as attics, wall voids, and storage areas; it camouflages itself with dust and lint.
Diet & Feeding
Predatory; feeds on bed bugs and other small insects by piercing them and sucking out their contents.
Behavior Patterns
Young nymphs coat themselves with dust and debris for camouflage and hunt at night. The image is not clear enough for a definitive identification.
Risks & Benefits
Can bite painfully if handled, but is not a blood-feeder and may help reduce household insect pests.