Assassin Beetles or Sudaguri Beetles
This time, I want to share my wildlife photography and knowledge about Assassin Beetles, often called Sudaguri beetles in my village.
First: Assassin Beetles (Oncopeltus sp.) or Assassin bugs, named assassin beetles because their backs resemble assassin masks. Their wings and head are predominantly bright orange and black, while their undersides are black and white.
Uniquely, these beetles play a role in the spread of flower pollen. When they feed on flower nectar, the pollen sticks to their legs. And when they move to other flowers, the pollen is spread.
Quoted from the article: https://www.greeners.co/flora-fauna/kumbang-assasin/
The two Sudaguri beetles: People in my village call them Sudaguri beetles because they often live or perch on Sudaguri leaves. Another unique thing about these beetles is that, according to local belief, when these beetles suddenly appear in a house, it's a sign of unexpected happiness. Whatever it is, it's a belief, and even if we don't agree with it, we must respect it.
If we look closely, there are differences between these two beetles, both classified as assassin beetles or Sudaguri beetles. The differences lie in the unique pattern on their backs, which resembles a mask, and the coloration of their abdomens; one is black and white, the other orange.
For the classification of this Assassin Beetle species, I quote the following from Wikipedia:
• Kingdom: Animalia • Physiology: Arthropoda • Class: Insects • Order: Hemiptera • Suborder: Heteroptera • Family: Reduviidae • Genus: Apiomerus • Species: A. flaviventris
Photo Captions:
📷📱Camera: All photos are mine, taken using the Redmi 12 C camera in Photo Mode with 3.2x Zoom.
🎨Photo Editor: Use Snapseed with the Pop and Vignette effects set to 50, or you can adjust the lighting. I recommend photographing small animals using a phone camera to avoid excessive sunlight.
🗓️ Shooting Date and Location: All photos were taken at the Bamboo Plantation - January 1, 2026.
