Castolus

Stål, 1858

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Castolus is a of assassin bugs ( Reduviidae) comprising approximately 16 described . Members of this genus belong to the Harpactorinae, a diverse group of predatory true bugs. The genus was established by Carl Stål in 1858. Like other reduviids, species in this genus are predatory, though specific natural history details for most Castolus species remain poorly documented.

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How to pronounce Castolus: /ˈkæstələs/

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Taxonomic placement

Castolus is classified within the tribe Harpactorini, one of the largest tribes of assassin bugs. The Harpactorinae is characterized by diverse hunting strategies and morphological adaptations, though -level diagnostic features for Castolus are not readily summarized in available literature.

Species diversity

Approximately 16 have been described in the , though comprehensive taxonomic revisions and species-level accounts are limited in publicly available sources.

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