Phymata saileri
Kormilev, 1957
jagged ambush bug
Phymata saileri is a of jagged ambush bug in the Reduviidae. Like other members of the Phymata, it is a predatory insect that hunts on flowers, using forelegs to capture prey. The species was described by Kormilev in 1957 and occurs in North America.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
North America
Similar Taxa
- Phymata sp.Other in the Phymata share the same general body plan, forelegs, and ambush strategy on flowers. Specific identification to species level requires examination of detailed morphological characters not visible in field observations.
- Other ReduviidaeAssassin bugs in general share the piercing-sucking beak and predatory habits, but Phymata are distinguished by their flattened, diamond-shaped body and enlarged forelegs adapted for grasping prey.