Phymata crassipes
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Phymata crassipes is a species of assassin and thread-legged bugs belonging to the family Reduviidae, subfamily Phymatinae.[1]
Adults are 7–9 mm long. Their triangular scutellum is shorter than a pronotum without prominent tubercles. They have clubbed antennae and enlarged fore femora and abdomen, which expands beyond the edges of the wings. Beautifully camouflaged, they capture their prey using their raptorial fore legs.
The genus is mostly found in Europe.
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Mounted specimen - MHNT -
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Hunting a wasp
References
- ^ Putshkov P.V., Putshkov V.G., 1996 - Family Reduviidae - Catalogue of the Heteroptera of the Palaearctic Region
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