Stenolemus longicornis
(Blatchley, 1925)
Stenolemus longicornis is a thread-legged assassin bug in the Reduviidae, Emesinae. The was described by Blatchley in 1925 and is native to North America. As a member of the Emesinae, it possesses the characteristic elongated, slender body form and forelegs typical of this group. Very little published information exists on the or of this specific species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stenolemus longicornis: /ˌstɛnəˈliːməs ˌlɒŋɡɪˈkɔːrnɪs/
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Distribution
North America. Distribution records indicate presence on the continent, though specific range details are poorly documented.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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