The Spined Assassin Bug is a small, reddish-brown to dark assassin bug with conspicuous spines on its thorax and legs. It is an effective ambush predator commonly found on flowers waiting for visiting insects. Like all assassin bugs it can deliver a painful bite if carelessly handled.
Best time to see a Spined Assassin Bug
The best time to see a Spined Assassin Bug is July–September, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 670 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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