Reduvius sonoraensis

Usinger, 1942

Reduvius sonoraensis is a of in the . It is known to occur in Central America and North America. A distinctive feature of this species is the presence of two morphological discernible by the fifth : individuals with short and those with long wing pads. This wing pad represents an unusual developmental within the Reduvius.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Reduvius sonoraensis: //rɛˈduvi.əs soʊnoʊreɪˈɛnsɪs//

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Identification

The fifth can be distinguished by two distinct morphological based on development: those with short wing pads and those with long wing pads. This provides a diagnostic character for recognizing the during late nymphal stages.

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Distribution

Central America and North America.

Life Cycle

develop through five . By the fifth instar, two distinct morphological are present, differing in length. The functional significance of this wing pad remains unclear.

Similar Taxa

  • Reduvius personatusBoth are congeneric in the Reduvius, but R. personatus (Masked Hunter) is distinguished by that actively cover themselves in debris for —a not reported for R. sonoraensis. R. personatus also lacks the characteristic of R. sonoraensis fifth .

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