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INSECTS

Four-spurred Assassin Bug

Zelus tetracanthus

Insects
Four-spurred Assassin Bug, photo 1 of 5
Four-spurred Assassin Bug, Nymph
Four-spurred Assassin Bug, Adult
10–16 mmLength

True bug in the family Reduviidae 10–16 mm long.

There are 23 observations of Four-spurred Assassin Bug in Québec, mostly in Montérégie, Estrie and Mauricie, and it has been reported in 9 of the 17 regions. They peak in July and become rare from October to May.

Through the year

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Where to see it

  1. Montérégie7
  2. Estrie6
  3. Mauricie3
  4. Capitale-Nationale2
  5. Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine1
  6. Lanaudière1
  7. Laurentides1
  8. Montréal1
  9. Côte-Nord1

Similar species

Pale Green Assassin BugZelus luridus
Spined Assassin BugSinea diadema
Lupine BugMegalotomus quinquespinosus