Masked Hunter (Nymph)
Scientific Name: Reduvius personatus
Order & Family: Order: Hemiptera, Family: Reduviidae
Size: 15 to 22 mm when fully grown; nymphs are smaller.
Natural Habitat
Typically found indoors in dry, dusty areas like basements, attics, and under furniture.
Diet & Feeding
Predatory; feeds on other small arthropods including bed bugs, carpet beetles, and termites.
Behavior Patterns
The nymphs cover their bodies with dust, lint, and sand (camouflaging) to remain hidden from both predators and prey. They are nocturnal hunters.
Risks & Benefits
Benefits the ecosystem by controlling pest populations like bed bugs. While not aggressive, they can deliver a painful bite to humans if handled or threatened.
Identified on: 3/5/2026