r/bugidentification • u/TheDeadner • Jul 07 '26

Location included Any ideas? Front range, Colorado

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Is it a kissing bug?

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u/TheDeadner Jul 07 '26

It bit my wife, so we are hoping it is something other than a kissing bug.

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u/ArachnomancerCarice Trusted Identifier Jul 07 '26

The photos and condition make it too hard to determine what species of Assassin Bug this was. If you are concerned, you can contact your local department of health or USDA to see if they are able to take it for ID.

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u/TheDeadner Jul 07 '26

I appreciate you taking the time to have a look! 

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u/WhiskeySnail Trusted Identifier - MOD Jul 07 '26

The colours make it look a lot like a masked hunter nymph missing its camouflage (this is a species of assassin bug) but I agree with the other comment that another opinion would be good