Ploiaria reticulata
(Baker, 1910)
Ploiaria reticulata is a thread-legged assassin bug in the Reduviidae, Emesinae. The was described by Baker in 1910 and is distributed across Middle and North America. Like other emesine reduviids, it possesses elongated, thread-like legs adapted for capturing prey on vegetation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ploiaria reticulata: /ploɪˈaɪə.riə ˌrɛtɪˈkjuːlətə/
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Distribution
Middle America; North America. Distribution records indicate presence in both regions, though specific countries or localities are not detailed in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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