assassin bug

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Synonyms: assassin bugs

Antonyms: assassin bugs

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Noun

1. Any [[true bug]] from the [[subfamily]] {{taxfmt|Reduviinae|subfamily}} of the [[family]] {{taxfmt|Reduviidae|family}}, all of which eat other [[insects]]. They can inflict a very painful bite, but don't cause disease.
2. Any [[true bug]] from any of the subfamilies of the {{taxfmt|Reduviidae|family}}, including those in the [[subfamily]] {{taxfmt|Triatominae|subfamily}}, which suck blood and may transmit [[Chagas' disease]] to humans.

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