Metacanthus

Costa, 1847

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Metacanthus is a of stilt bugs in the Berytidae, established by in 1847. The genus comprises more than 20 described distributed across the Metacanthinae . Stilt bugs in this genus are characterized by their elongated, slender bodies and notably long legs, which give them their . Members of Metacanthus are true bugs (Hemiptera) within the larger infraorder Pentatomomorpha.

Metacanthus multispinus by (c) Justin Williams, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Justin Williams. Used under a CC-BY license.Metacanthus multispinus by (c) Annika Lindqvist, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Annika Lindqvist. Used under a CC-BY license.Metacanthus multispinus by (c) Justin Williams, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Justin Williams. Used under a CC-BY license.

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How to pronounce Metacanthus: /ˌmɛtəˈkænθəs/

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