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[Ron]

From wacky pedia

 

 

Apiomerus is a genus of conspicuous, brightly colored assassin bugs belonging to the family Reduviidae - Wikipedia. The species can be found in the United States ranging into tropical Americas - Wikipedia. The common name bee assassins derives from their frequent habit of sitting and waiting upon flowers and taking bees as prey.

 

Also, this page which shows a Milkweed Assassin bug devouring a honey bee.

 

https://www.whatstha...eats-honey-bee/

 

Honestly, I know very little about this species but I've heard others say that they are (or can be) harmful to honey bees.

 

--Ron

[nbanjogal]

This is a rose hidden behind a bench at my future inlaws' home in Huntsville TX .D3400 , AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200 f/4-5.6 VR II lens. f/5.6, 1/320s, ISO400, -0.3 EV, 

 

Hey Kookiegirl! Welcome! Are you Cjtamu's partner in crime? So fun to have you both here and participating. Lovely floral image, by the way!

[Kookiegirl]

Thank you so much . Yes ,I'm his partner in crime . Lol.Chris said at some point he expects to look back at me and see smoke pouring out of my camera.Sorry for the delay with my answer.I have had my camera for a little over a month , have taken a beginners course and I'm addicted and having fun.I am really enjoying your pictures.

[Tony]

I've never heard that, Tony. Far as I know they're a beneficial insect, and I don't think destruction of honeybees would be considered beneficial. Guy that used to work for us is a beekeeper, I'll see if I can get hold of him. Tried to link to an article from A&M Horticulture, but can't get it to paste.

Here is an excerpt:  Assassin bugs can be very clever hunters. Termite-eating assassin bugs will use dead termite to attract live ones. Assassin bugs from South Asia will cover their legs with tree resin to attract the bees.

 

From:  Assassin bug Facts .  Hope this helps.

 

TT