Phymata stanfordi
Stanford's ambush bug
Phymata stanfordi is an ambush bug in the Reduviidae. It belongs to the Phymata, a group of predatory true bugs known for their distinctive forelegs used to capture prey. The epithet "stanfordi" suggests a connection to Stanford University, though specific details about its and remain limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phymata stanfordi: //faɪˈmeɪtə ˈstænfɔrdi//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- iNaturalist taxon
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