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Lophoscutus
Lophoscutus is a genus of ambush bugs (subfamily Phymatinae) in the assassin bug family Reduviidae. Established by Kormilev in 1951, the genus contains over 60 described species. Members of this genus are predatory true bugs that employ ambush hunting strategies.
Lophoscutus prehensilis
Lophoscutus prehensilis is a species of ambush bug in the family Reduviidae. It belongs to the subfamily Phymatinae, a group of predatory true bugs known for their raptorial forelegs used to capture prey. The species was first described by Fabricius in 1803. Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate form and L. p. minor. It occurs in both Central America and North America.