Stenolemus spiniventris

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Heteroptera
Infraorder: Cimicomorpha
Family: Reduviidae
Subfamily: Emesinae
Tribe: Emesini
Genus: Stenolemus
Species: spiniventris

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Stenolemus spiniventris: /ˌstɛnəˈliːməs ˌspaɪnɪˈvɛntrɪs/

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Summary

Stenolemus spiniventris is a thread-legged bug found in North and Central America, known for its predatory behavior on other insects and distinct morphology.

Physical Characteristics

10–12 mm in length.

Identification Tips

Identified by its long slender legs and body, characteristic of thread-legged bugs.

Habitat

Commonly found in various habitats, including forests and shrublands.

Distribution

Found in the southern United States (Florida, Texas, Arizona, California) and extending down to Guatemala.

Diet

Generally feeds on other insects, preying on smaller arthropods.

Life Cycle

Life cycle includes egg, nymph, and adult stages, with multiple molts in the nymph stage.

Reproduction

Details on reproduction are scarce; typically, many Hemiptera lay eggs in clusters that hatch into nymphs.

Ecosystem Role

Plays a role as a predator of other insects, contributing to the regulation of insect populations.

Similar Taxa

Thread-legged bugs
Reduviidae