Reduviinae

Latreille, 1807

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Reduviinae is a of assassin bugs (Reduviidae) established by Latreille in 1807. Many members are , and their remain poorly documented across most . The subfamily is suspected to be non-monophyletic based on phylogenetic analyses. It contains diverse genera distributed across multiple continents including Asia, Australia, Africa, and Madagascar.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Reduviinae: /rɛˈduːviɪˌniː/

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Identification

Reduviinae can be distinguished from other reduviid by combinations of morphological characters including structure, antennal , and leg armature. Identification to and species level typically requires examination of male genitalia and detailed morphological study. Keys are available for regional faunas including Australia and China.

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Distribution

Reduviinae occurs across multiple continents including Asia (China, Southeast Asia), Australia, Africa, and Madagascar. The Durevius is to Madagascar. Chinese of Acanthaspis extend into adjacent countries including Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Nepal.

Life Cycle

are generally poorly known across the . For Platymeris biguttatus, laboratory rearing has documented nymphal instars, oviposition, and patterns. Psyttala horrida has been studied for and nymphal .

Behavior

Many members of the are . Platymeris biguttatus exhibits predatory that has been observed in laboratory settings.

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Taxonomic Status

The is suspected not to be monophyletic, indicating that current classification may require future revision based on phylogenetic evidence.

Notable Genera

Acanthaspis (14 in China), Durevius (5 species, to Madagascar), Platymeris, Psyttala, Tympanistocoris, Archilestidium, and Horcinia are among the documented .