Barce fraterna fraterna
(Say, 1832)
Barce fraterna fraterna is a of thread-legged bug (Hemiptera: Reduviidae: Emesinae) first described by Thomas Say in 1832. It belongs to the tribe Metapterini, a group of predatory true bugs characterized by slender, elongate bodies and forelegs adapted for capturing prey. The subspecies occurs across a broad geographic range spanning North, Central, and South America, including the Galápagos Islands.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Barce fraterna fraterna: /ˈbɑr.keɪ frəˈtɜr.nə frəˈtɜr.nə/
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Distribution
Recorded from the Galápagos Islands, Caribbean, Middle America, North America, and South America.
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Taxonomic placement
Barce fraterna fraterna is classified within the Emesinae (thread-legged bugs), a group of reduviid known for their extremely slender bodies and long, thin legs. The tribe Metapterini includes with reduced wings and often cave- or crevice-dwelling habits, though specific habits for this are not documented.
Original description
The was originally described by American entomologist Thomas Say in 1832, making it one of the earlier described members of the Emesinae from the New World.