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California Bee Assassin

Apiomerus californicus

Classification

Class
Insecta

Apiomerus is a genus of conspicuous, brightly colored assassin bugs belonging to the family Reduviidae. The common name bee assassins originates from their foraging habits as ambush predators around flowers targeting a variety of bees. The bright colors function as aposematic signals, warning larger predators for its potential to deliver a painful bite if disturbed.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 1,080Mexico · 27