Apiomerus is a genus of conspicuous, brightly colored assassin bugs belonging to the family Reduviidae. The species can be found in the United States ranging into tropical America.[1] The common name bee assassins derives from their frequent habit of sitting and waiting upon flowers and taking bees as prey. ÃÂ is a genus of conspicuous, brightly colored assassin bugs belonging to the familyÃÂ Reduviidae. The species can be found in theÃÂ United StatesÃÂ ranging into tropicalÃÂ America.[1]ÃÂ The common nameÃÂ bee assassinsÃÂ derives from their frequent habit of sitting and waiting upon flowers and takingÃÂ beesÃÂ as prey.ÃÂ & x28;Wikipedia& x29;.