Pale Green Assassin Bug (Nymph)

Found in gardens, forests, and shrubbery across North America, often on the foliage of plants waiting for prey.

Carnivorous; it uses 'sticky trap' strategy, secreting a sticky substance on its forelegs to catch small insects like aphids, caterpillars, and flies.

Active hunters that undergo incomplete metamorphosis. They are known for being relatively sedentary while waiting for prey to walk by. They use a piercing-sucking proboscis to inject enzymes into prey.

Highly beneficial to gardeners as natural pest control for foliage-eating insects. While not aggressive to humans, they can deliver a painful bite if mishandled, which may cause localized swelling or irritation.