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Apiomerus pictipes
Apiomerus pictipes
Classification
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera
- Family
- Reduviidae
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.
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Distribution
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Countries in the Picchu catalog
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