Bug FAQFlorida Bee Assassin
Apiomerus floridensis · Order: Hemiptera · Family: Reduviidae
Male Florida Bee Assassins measure about 12.5 to 14.2 mm long, while females are slightly larger at 13.9 to 16.2 mm. They are native to Florida, especially south of Duval County, and also occur in northern Mexico.
Source: Wikipedia
Size
Males are typically 12.5 to 14.2 mm (0.49 to 0.56 in) in length. Females are typically 13.9 to 16.2 mm (0.55 to 0.64 in) in length.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it comes from
The species is native to Florida, especially south of Duval County. It also occurs in northern Mexico.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 1 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Florida.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Months it is reported in the US
Source: GBIF
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- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apiomerus_floridensis
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