Pygolampis

Germar, 1825

Species Guides

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Pygolampis is a of assassin bugs (Reduviidae: Stenopodainae) containing more than 90 described worldwide. The genus is taxonomically diverse with species recorded across Asia, including Vietnam, Japan, and Indonesia. Many species remain poorly known; for example, Pygolampis striata was described from a single male specimen in 1940 and not re-collected until 2021.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pygolampis: /ˌpaɪɡoʊˈlæmpɪs/

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Habitat

One , Pygolampis striata, has been collected from surfaces of dried Poaceae grasslands. information for most species in the remains undocumented.

Distribution

have been recorded from Vietnam (at least 5 species), Japan, Indonesia, and the Ryukyu Islands (Amami-ôshima). GBIF distribution records also indicate presence in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Vermont, USA.

Behavior

Pygolampis striata has been observed to be attracted to light and collected using light traps. Whether this applies to other in the is unknown.

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