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Ambush bugs – subfamily Phymatinae Thread-legged bugs – subfamily Emesinae , including the genus Emesaya Kissing bugs (or cone-headed bugs) – subfamily Triatominae , unusual in that most species are blood-suckers and several are important disease vectors
Dec 10, 2014 · The great majority of assassin bugs prey on other arthropods and the range of morphological adaptations to prey capture is striking: Phymatinae, the ambush bugs, have evolved subchelate (foretibia clamps against distal process on forefemur) and chelate (foretibia folds back against incrassate forefemur) raptorial grasping legs, the long appendages of Emesinae allow them to steal from spider ...
Sep 28, 2012 · Assassin bugs are one of the most successful clades of predatory animals based on their species numbers (∼6,800 spp.) and wide distribution in terrestrial ecosystems. Various novel prey capture strategies and remarkable prey specializations contribute to their appeal as a model to study evolutionary pathways involved in predation. Here, we reconstruct the most comprehensive reduviid ...
Sep 14, 2023 · Assassin bugs are a fascinating group of insects that belong to the family Reduviidae. With over 7,000 species worldwide, these bugs come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the world of assassin bugs, exploring their unique characteristics, life cycle, anatomy, behavior, habitat, and distribution.
The Reduviidae are a large, cosmopolitan, and morphologically diverse family of predatory true bugs. They include assassin bugs (genera include Melanolestes, Psellipus, Rasahus, Reduvius, Rhiginia, Sinea, and Zelus), wheel bugs (Arilus cristatus), kissing bugs (species of Triatoma, Rhodnius and Panstrongylus), ambush bugs (genera Apiomerus and Phymata), and thread-legged bugs (the subfamily ...
Jul 17, 2024 · Comments: While being homoplastic across assassin bugs, these additional characters may also be helpful for recognizing Psophidinae: (1) the posterior margin of eye is convex in lateral view, (2) submedial longitudinal carinae are present on the abdominal syntergite 1 + 2, and (3) the parameres are relatively straight and/or are gently curved. Similar to other new or revised subfamilies and ...
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Dec 10, 2014 · Reduviidae (assassin bugs) is the second largest family of the hemipteran suborder Heteroptera (true bugs). The family contains 25 subfamilies, the largest number amongst true bugs, and 28 tribes.
