Phymata pacifica
Evans, 1931
Pacific ambush bug
Phymata pacifica is a of ambush bug in the Reduviidae, first described by Evans in 1931. The species is found in North America and includes three recognized : P. p. pacifica, P. p. hainesi, and P. p. stanfordi. As an ambush bug, it belongs to the Phymatinae, a group of predatory true bugs known for their distinctive forelegs used to capture prey.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phymata pacifica: /ˈfaɪmətə pəˈsɪfɪkə/
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Distribution
North America
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Subspecies
Three are recognized: Phymata pacifica pacifica Evans, 1931; Phymata pacifica hainesi Kormilev, 1962; and Phymata pacifica stanfordi Evans, 1931.