Ploiariolini

Van Duzee, 1916

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Ploiariolini is a tribe of thread-legged bugs within the Emesinae (Reduviidae). It comprises 16 and 142 described with a worldwide distribution. Members are characterized by their elongated, slender legs adapted for grasping prey. The tribe was established by Van Duzee in 1916.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ploiariolini: //ˌplɔɪˈɛəri.oʊlaɪni//

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Distribution

Worldwide.

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Taxonomic scope

The tribe includes 16 recognized : Ademula, Bironiola, Calphurniella, Calphurnioides, Ctydinna, Diabolicoris, Emesopsis, Empicoris, Hybomatocoris, Malacopus, Mesosepis, Nesidiolestes, Panamia, Saicella, Sepimesos, and Tridemula.

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