genus
Bee Assassins
Apiomerus
Field notes
Apiomerus is a genus of conspicuous, brightly colored assassin bugs belonging to the family Reduviidae. The common name bee assassins originates from their foraging habits as ambush predators around flowers targeting a variety of bees. The bright colors function as aposematic signals, warning larger predators for its potential to deliver a painful bite if disturbed.
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Most observed native bee assassins All
Native to the US, by observations.
