Acholla ampliata
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hemiptera
- Suborder: Heteroptera
- Infraorder: Cimicomorpha
- Family: Reduviidae
- Subfamily: Harpactorinae
- Tribe: Harpactorini
- Genus: Acholla
- Species: ampliata
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acholla ampliata: /əˈkoʊlə æmˈplaɪətə/
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Summary
Acholla ampliata is a species of assassin bug characterized by its rounded pronotal lobes and habitat in western North America and Mexico.
Physical Characteristics
Convex, rounded anterior pronotal lobe and less angular humeri.
Identification Tips
Look for the distinctive convex and rounded shape of the pronotal lobe, which helps differentiate it from similar species.
Habitat
Generally found in varied environments across western states and parts of Mexico.
Distribution
Restricted to western states of the USA from California to Colorado and New Mexico; also found in Mexico.
Diet
Feeding on other insects, typical of assassin bugs.
Life Cycle
Life cycle includes egg, nymph, and adult stages, typical for hemipterans.
Ecosystem Role
Predator of other insects, contributing to pest control in its habitat.
Similar Taxa
Tags
- insect
- assassin bug
- Reduviidae
- Hemiptera
- Acholla ampliata