Microtominae

Schumacher, 1924

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Microtominae is a small of assassin bugs (Reduviidae) containing approximately 19 described across two : Homalocoris and Microtomus. The subfamily was established by Schumacher in 1924. Members are predatory true bugs within the order Hemiptera, suborder Heteroptera.

Illustrations of Exotic Entomology III 45 by Plates: Dru Drury (1725–1803). Text: John Obadiah Westwood (1805–1893). Used under a Public domain license.Microtomus purcis - Assassin Bug (44430174282) by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

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How to pronounce Microtominae: /ˌmaɪ.kroʊ.toʊˈmaɪ.niː/

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