Plains Bee Assassin
Apiomerus spissipes
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hemiptera
- Suborder: Heteroptera
- Infraorder: Cimicomorpha
- Family: Reduviidae
- Subfamily: Harpactorinae
- Genus: Apiomerus
- Species: spissipes
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Apiomerus spissipes: /æˌpaɪ.oʊˈmɪərəs ˈspɪsaɪpiːz/
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Summary
Apiomerus spissipes, commonly known as the Plains Bee Assassin, is a species of assassin bug in the family Reduviidae, recognized for its varying coloration and size.
Physical Characteristics
Males: 14.1-16.6 mm, Females: 14.2-17.4 mm; exhibits a high degree of polychromatism.
Identification Tips
Distinguished from A. crassipes and A. montanus by its blackish coloration. A. cazieri is smaller, while A. flaviventris is characterized by bright yellow coloration of the abdominal venter and differences in genitalia.
Habitat
Found in various habitats across Central America and North America.
Distribution
United States (AB-AZ to ND-AL) and parts of Central America.
Diet
As an assassin bug, it likely preys on other insects.
Life Cycle
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Reproduction
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Predators
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Conservation Status
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Ecosystem Role
As a predator, plays a role in controlling insect populations.
Economic Impact
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Cultural Significance
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Health Concerns
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Evolution
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Similar Taxa
- A. crassipes
- A. cazieri
- A. montanus
- A. flaviventris
Misconceptions
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Tags
- Apiomerus spissipes
- assassin bug
- Harpactorinae
- Reduviidae
- Central America
- North America