Pale Green Assassin Bug (Zelus luridus)

Pale Green Assassin Bug, a reference photo — Photo: Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Zelus luridus, also known as the pale green assassin bug, is a species of assassin bug native to North America. It is the most common Zelus species in the eastern United States. Although it may inflict a painful bite if handled, it is not considered medically significant to humans.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Pale Green Assassin Bug being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Family: Reduviidae
Genus: Zelus
Species: Zelus luridus

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