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  1. Sep 13, 2023 · Milkweed assassin bugs, on the other hand, don’t care about milkweed plants at all. They were only named for their superficial resemblance to milkweed bugs. 13. What do milkweed assassin bugs do? Milkweed assassin bugs aren’t always a nuisance. Some people will even breed or deliberately introduce them to their landscapes.

  2. Jun 27, 2023 · An assassin bug can kill squash bugs, aphids, tomato hornworms, and other insects that decimate your flowers and veggies. ... Other types of assassin bugs, like the milkweed assassin bug, actively ...

  3. Jun 21, 2023 · Despite the similar names, the milkweed bug and milkweed assassin bug (Zelus longipes) are different insects. Milkweed bugs are herbivorous and feed only on milkweed plants. Assassin bugs are carnivorous, feeding on other insects. Although the name sounds scary, humans don’t have a whole lot to fear from milkweed assassin bugs.

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  4. Zelus longipes Linnaeus is commonly called the milkweed assassin bug, as it closely resembles the milkweed bug, Oncopeltus fasciatus (Dallas). It is also known as the longlegged assassin bug and the Zelus assassin bug (Bug Guide). Members of the genus Zelus belong to the subfamily Harpactorinae and are diurnal in nature. They are generalist ...

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  5. Jan 4, 2022 · A Milkweed Assassin Bug is red and black in almost the same places as Large Milkweed Bugs. This makes it easier to for the assassin to walk among its prey. While Large Milkweed Bugs eat seeds and plant stems, leaving other insects alone, Milkweed Assassin Bugs bug killers.

  6. Sep 30, 2024 · The milkweed assassin bug is not a threat to humans, and will only bite if it feels threatened. However, its bite can be very painful, and its saliva contains a powerful venom that can cause a sting and a painful lump that may last for several days. The milkweed assassin bug has a distinctive appearance, with long, spindly legs and large antennas.

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  8. Apr 16, 2024 · 2. Milkweed Assassin Bug. This is another common assassin bug species in the US, especially in the Southern states. Unlike what one might assume, the milkweed assassin bug isn’t called so because it sticks around milkweed plants. Rather, they closely resemble milkweed bugs and have a similar color – hence the name.

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