I’ve been hit 3 times by an assiassin bug. Once was a positive ID because I saw it sitting on my finger before the bite.
Far worse pain than honey bees (I used to raise them), yellow jackets, or red wasps. Plus the AB sting hurts intensely for days whereas the others for maybe a couple of hours.
One “sting” has resulted in a continuing red spot now more than 4 years later. I guess I should call a tattoo at this point.
Thanks for a good article.
One Response to “Toxicology Answer: the Assassin Bug”
November 25, 2025
JohnI’ve been hit 3 times by an assiassin bug. Once was a positive ID because I saw it sitting on my finger before the bite.
Far worse pain than honey bees (I used to raise them), yellow jackets, or red wasps. Plus the AB sting hurts intensely for days whereas the others for maybe a couple of hours.
One “sting” has resulted in a continuing red spot now more than 4 years later. I guess I should call a tattoo at this point.
Thanks for a good article.