Assassin Bug
About the Assassin Bug
Ambush predators that inject digestive enzymes into prey, liquefying the insides before sucking them out. Some species camouflage themselves by stacking the corpses of their victims on their backs. The kissing bug subgroup transmits Chagas disease, affecting 6-7 million people in Latin America. Their venom is being studied for potential medical applications. They have a characteristic narrow neck and curved proboscis. Over 7,000 species described. Some species exhibit parental care, guarding their eggs.
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