Rasahus hamatus
(Fabricius, 1781)
corsair
Rasahus hamatus is a of corsair, a group of predatory assassin bugs in the Reduviidae. It occurs widely across the Western Hemisphere, from North America through Central America and the Caribbean to South America, including the Galápagos Islands. As a member of the Peiratinae, it belongs to a lineage known for ground-dwelling habits and active on other arthropods.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rasahus hamatus: //ˈɹæsəˌhʊs hæˈmeɪtəs//
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Distribution
Caribbean, Central America, North America, South America, and Galápagos Islands. Records span from the southern United States through Mexico, Central America, and into South America.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described by Fabricius in 1781, placing it among the earliest formally recognized reduviid .