The cone-nosed bug, also known as the assassin bug or the kissing bug, is a type of insect that inhabits different parts of the world. Due to their ability to spread diseases, these bugs are becoming increasingly notorious. To avoid confusion with other cone-shaped insects, experts also use different terms for cone-nosed bugs. Some of the synonyms for these bugs include triatomine bug, reduviid bug, and blood-sucking conenose. These terms describe the bug's physical characteristics and behavior of feeding on blood. While the naming might be different, these bugs are still a significant danger to humans and should be approached with caution.