The Black Bee Assassin (Apiomerus longispinis) is a species of predatory true bug belonging to the family Reduviidae, commonly known as assassin bugs. This particular species is known for its distinctive behavior of preying on bees and other pollinators. Apiomerus longispinis has a dark-colored body, often black or dark brown, with spiny projections on its thorax. Apiomerus longispinis is primarily a predator of bees, hence the nickname "Black Bee Assassin." It waits in flowers to ambush bees and other pollinating insects.