Acholla

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Heteroptera
Infraorder: Cimicomorpha
Family: Reduviidae
Subfamily: Harpactorinae
Tribe: Harpactorini
Genus: Acholla

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Acholla: /əˈkoʊlə/

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Summary

Acholla is a genus of predatory bugs within the family Reduviidae. There are three species identified in the area, with Acholla tabida and Acholla multispinosa among them. A. multispinosa is notably widespread from the East to the Southwest U.S.

Physical Characteristics

A. tabida measures 12–16 mm. The front tibiae lack spines, distinguishing it from Sinea. Females have a broader abdomen compared to males.

Identification Tips

Look for the size range of 12-16 mm and the absence of spines on the front tibiae.

Habitat

Widespread in the Eastern United States to the Southwest.

Distribution

Found in the southwestern United States and possibly more widespread in the eastern United States.

Diet

Typically predatory, feeding on other insects.

Ecosystem Role

As predators, they help control populations of other insects.