Assassin Bug
Arilus cristatus
About Assassin Bug
Assassin Bug (Arilus cristatus) is a beneficial insect found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. These natural predators help control pest populations without chemical intervention. Protecting beneficial insects is an important part of integrated pest management in our region.
Assassin Bug (Arilus cristatus) is a beneficial insect commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Beneficial Insects identification guide.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Assassin Bug regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward effective pest management that protects both your turf and your landscape plantings.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Assassin Bug
- Scientific Name
- Arilus cristatus
- Category
- Beneficial Insect
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
