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Masked Hunter (Reduvius Personatus) - Predator - Animal India

A masked hunter (Reduvius personatus), a species of assassin bug in the family Reduviidae, rests on a wall near a light at night in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 20, 2025. The nocturnal predator feeds on insects such as bed bugs, flies, and termites. Nymphs are known to cover themselves with dust and debris for camouflage. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #12898948
Date taken: 20 October 2025
Location: —
Photographer: Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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Masked hunter Reduvius personatus assassin bug Reduviidae wall light night Tehatta West Bengal India October 20 2025 nocturnal predator insects bed bugs flies termites nymphs dust debris camouflage photo Soumyabrata Roy NurPhoto species family rest feed cover nocturnal predator camouflage behavior habitat.