Opisthacidius
Berg, 1879
Species Guides
1Opisthacidius 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.