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Arethaea
Thread-legged Katydids
Arethaea is a genus of katydids in the family Tettigoniidae, commonly known as thread-legged katydids. The genus contains at least 14 described species distributed primarily in western and southwestern North America. Species in this genus are characterized by their elongated, slender legs and are typically associated with arid and semi-arid habitats including sand dunes, grasslands, and shrublands.
Empicoris culiciformis
thread-legged assassin bug
Empicoris culiciformis is a predatory true bug in the family Reduviidae, characterized by its delicate build and raptorial forelegs. The species has a Holarctic distribution spanning Europe, the Palearctic, North Africa, and North America. It is rarely encountered due to its cryptic lifestyle in concealed habitats.