Opisthacidius

Berg, 1879

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Opisthacidius is a of assassin bugs in the Reduviidae, Reduviinae. It was established by Berg in 1879 and is native to South America. The genus comprises predatory true bugs that hunt other insects using forelegs and a piercing-sucking .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Opisthacidius: /oʊˌpɪsθəˈsɪdiəs/

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Distribution

South America

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Taxonomic placement

Opisthacidius is classified in the Reduviinae within the Reduviidae , part of the superfamily Reduvioidea in the infraorder Cimicomorpha.

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