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Arilus Auctus
''Arilus'', or wheel bugs, is a genus of true bugs in the family Reduviidae, subfamily Harpactorinae and tribe Harpactorini. Most species are found in the Americas. Species Five extant species plus one fossil species are included within this genus: * ''Arilus carinatus'' (Forster, 1771) * ''Arilus cristatus'' (Linnaeus, 1763) * ''Arilus depressicollis'' (Stål, 1859) * †''Arilus faujasi'' Riou, 1999 * ''Arilus gallus'' (Stål, 1872) * ''Arilus nigriceps'' Herrich-Schaeffer, 1848 Three additional species originally described in the genus are currently ''incertae sedis ' () or ''problematica'' is a term used for a taxonomic group where its broader relationships are unknown or undefined. Alternatively, such groups are frequently referred to as "enigmatic taxa". In the system of open nomenclature, uncertainty ....'' * '' Arilus auctus'' Germar, 1837 * '' Arilus collaris'' Herrich-Schaeffer, 1848 * '' Arilus spiniceps'' Blanchard, 1843 References External links * * {{T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arilus Cristatus
''Arilus cristatus'', also known as the North American wheel bug, is a species of large assassin bug in the family Reduviidae and the only species of wheel bug found in the United States. It is one of the largest terrestrial true bugs in North America, reaching up to in length in its adult stage. It is Sexual dimorphism, sexually dimorphic, in that males are somewhat smaller than the females. A characteristic structure is the wheel-shaped pronotum, pronotal armor. North American wheel bugs prey on caterpillars and beetles, such as Japanese beetles, the Pieris rapae, cabbage worm, Papilio cresphontes, orange dogs, tent caterpillars, and the Epilachna varivestis, Mexican bean beetle, all of which they pierce with their beak to inject salivary fluids that dissolve soft tissue. The North American wheel bug is most active in daylight, but may engage in predatory behaviors at night in areas illuminated by lights. Because most of its prey are pests, the wheel bug is considered beneficial ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heteroptera
The Heteroptera are a group of about 40,000 species of insects in the order Hemiptera. They are sometimes called "true bugs", though that name more commonly refers to the Hemiptera as a whole. "Typical bugs" might be used as a more unequivocal alternative, since the heteropterans are most consistently and universally termed "bugs" among the Hemiptera. "Heteroptera" is Greek for "different wings": most species have forewings with both membranous and hardened portions (called hemelytra); members of the primitive sub-group Enicocephalomorpha have completely membranous wings. The name "Heteroptera" is used in two very different ways in modern classifications. In Linnean nomenclature, it commonly appears as a suborder within the order Hemiptera, where it can be paraphyletic or monophyletic depending on its delimitation. In phylogenetic nomenclature, it is used as an unranked clade within the Prosorrhyncha clade, which in turn is in the Hemiptera clade. This results from the realiza ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reduviidae
The Reduviidae are a large cosmopolitan family of the order Hemiptera (true bugs). Among the Hemiptera and together with the Nabidae almost all species are terrestrial ambush predators: most other predatory Hemiptera are aquatic. The main examples of nonpredatory Reduviidae are some blood-sucking ectoparasites in the subfamily Triatominae. Though spectacular exceptions are known, most members of the family are fairly easily recognizable; they have a relatively narrow neck, sturdy build, and a formidable curved proboscis (sometimes called a rostrum). Large specimens should be handled with caution, if at all, because they sometimes defend themselves with a very painful stab from the proboscis. Taxonomy The Reduviidae are members of the suborder Heteroptera of the order Hemiptera. The family members are almost all predatory, except for a few blood-sucking species, some of which are important as disease vectors. About 7000 species have been described, in more than 20 recognized subfa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harpactorinae
The Harpactorinae are a large subfamily of the Reduviidae (assassin bugs). About 300 genera and 2,000 species worldwide have been described. Some of the species of the genera ''Zelus (bug), Zelus'', ''Pselliopus'', ''Sinea'', and ''Apiomerus'' are of interest as biological pest control agents. Tribes and genera The genera of six Tribe (biology), tribes include: Apiomerini New World resin bugs: auth. Amyot & Audinet-Serville, 1843 *''Agriocleptus'' Stål, 1866 *''Agriocoris'' Stål, 1866 *''Amauroclopius'' Stål, 1868 *''Apiomerus'' Hahn, 1831 *''Beharus'' Fabricius, 1803 *''Calliclopius'' Stål, 1868 *''Foucartus'' Berenger, 2006 *''Heniartes'' Spinola, 1840 *''Manicocoris'' Fabricius, 1787 *''Micrauchenus'' Amyot & Servile, 1843 *''Ponerobia'' Amyot & Serville, 1843 *''Sphodrolestes'' Stål, 1866 Diaspidiini African resin bugs: auth. Miller, 1959 * ''Cleontes'' Stål, 1874 * ''Diaspidius'' Westwood, 1837 * ''Rodhainiella'' Schouteden, 1913 Dicrotelini Asia, Australia; auth. St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tribe (biology)
In biology, a tribe is a taxonomic rank above genus, but below family and subfamily. It is sometimes subdivided into subtribes. By convention, all taxonomic ranks from genus upwards are capitalized, including both tribe and subtribe. In zoology, the standard ending for the name of a zoological tribe is "-ini". Examples include the tribes Caprini (goat-antelopes), Hominini (hominins), Bombini (bumblebees), and Thunnini (tunas). The tribe Hominini is divided into subtribes by some scientists; subtribe Hominina then comprises "humans". The standard ending for the name of a zoological subtribe is "-ina". In botany, the standard ending for the name of a botanical tribe is "-eae". Examples include the tribes Acalypheae and Hyacintheae. The tribe Hyacintheae is divided into subtribes, including the subtribe Massoniinae. The standard ending for the name of a botanical subtribe is "-inae". In bacteriology, the form of tribe names is as in botany, e.g., Pseudomonadeae, based on the ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harpactorini
Harpactorini is a tribe of the Harpactorinae (assassin bugs). This group is the most diverse of the entire assassin bug family, with 51 genera recognized in the Neotropical Region and 289 genera and 2003 species overall. This tribe contains the only genera of the reduviidae with exaggerated modifications of the pronotum, such as the wheel bug ('' Arilus'') and the strongly raised and divided posterior pronotal lobe in ''Ulpius'' Stål, 1865. Genera * '' Abelamocoris'' * '' Acanthischium'' * '' Acholla'' Stål, 1862 * '' Arilus'' Hahn, 1831 * '' Atopozelus'' * '' Atrachelus'' Amyot and Serville, 1843 * '' Coilopus'' * '' Cosmoclopius'' * '' Castolus'' Stål, 1858 * '' Camptibia'' Cai, 2003 * ''Coranus'' Curtis, 1833 * ''Dalytra'' Stål, 1861 * '' Doldina'' Stål, 1859 * '' Euagoras'' Burmeister, 1835 * '' Eulyes'' Amyot & Serville, 1843 * '' Fitchia'' Stål, 1859 * '' Harpactor'' Laporte, 1833 * '' Harpactorella'' - monotypic '' Harpactorella frederici'' Wygodzinsky, 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Americas
The Americas, which are sometimes collectively called America, are a landmass comprising the totality of North and South America. The Americas make up most of the land in Earth's Western Hemisphere and comprise the New World. Along with their associated islands, the Americas cover 8% of Earth's total surface area and 28.4% of its land area. The topography is dominated by the American Cordillera, a long chain of mountains that runs the length of the west coast. The flatter eastern side of the Americas is dominated by large river basins, such as the Amazon, St. Lawrence River–Great Lakes basin, Mississippi, and La Plata. Since the Americas extend from north to south, the climate and ecology vary widely, from the arctic tundra of Northern Canada, Greenland, and Alaska, to the tropical rain forests in Central America and South America. Humans first settled the Americas from Asia between 42,000 and 17,000 years ago. A second migration of Na-Dene speakers followed later ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arilus Carinatus
''Arilus'', or wheel bugs, is a genus of true bugs in the family Reduviidae, subfamily Harpactorinae and tribe Harpactorini. Most species are found in the Americas. Species Five extant species plus one fossil species are included within this genus: * '' Arilus carinatus'' (Forster, 1771) * ''Arilus cristatus'' (Linnaeus, 1763) * '' Arilus depressicollis'' (Stål, 1859) * †'' Arilus faujasi'' Riou, 1999 * '' Arilus gallus'' (Stål, 1872) * '' Arilus nigriceps'' Herrich-Schaeffer, 1848 Three additional species originally described in the genus are currently ''incertae sedis ' () or ''problematica'' is a term used for a taxonomic group where its broader relationships are unknown or undefined. Alternatively, such groups are frequently referred to as "enigmatic taxa". In the system of open nomenclature, uncertainty ....'' * '' Arilus auctus'' Germar, 1837 * '' Arilus collaris'' Herrich-Schaeffer, 1848 * '' Arilus spiniceps'' Blanchard, 1843 References External links * * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arilus Depressicollis
''Arilus'', or wheel bugs, is a genus of true bugs in the family Reduviidae, subfamily Harpactorinae and tribe Harpactorini. Most species are found in the Americas. Species Five extant species plus one fossil species are included within this genus: * ''Arilus carinatus'' (Forster, 1771) * ''Arilus cristatus'' (Linnaeus, 1763) * '' Arilus depressicollis'' (Stål, 1859) * †'' Arilus faujasi'' Riou, 1999 * '' Arilus gallus'' (Stål, 1872) * '' Arilus nigriceps'' Herrich-Schaeffer, 1848 Three additional species originally described in the genus are currently ''incertae sedis ' () or ''problematica'' is a term used for a taxonomic group where its broader relationships are unknown or undefined. Alternatively, such groups are frequently referred to as "enigmatic taxa". In the system of open nomenclature, uncertainty ....'' * '' Arilus auctus'' Germar, 1837 * '' Arilus collaris'' Herrich-Schaeffer, 1848 * '' Arilus spiniceps'' Blanchard, 1843 References External links * * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arilus Faujasi
''Arilus'', or wheel bugs, is a genus of true bugs in the family Reduviidae, subfamily Harpactorinae and tribe Harpactorini. Most species are found in the Americas. Species Five extant species plus one fossil species are included within this genus: * ''Arilus carinatus'' (Forster, 1771) * ''Arilus cristatus'' (Linnaeus, 1763) * ''Arilus depressicollis'' (Stål, 1859) * †'' Arilus faujasi'' Riou, 1999 * '' Arilus gallus'' (Stål, 1872) * '' Arilus nigriceps'' Herrich-Schaeffer, 1848 Three additional species originally described in the genus are currently ''incertae sedis ' () or ''problematica'' is a term used for a taxonomic group where its broader relationships are unknown or undefined. Alternatively, such groups are frequently referred to as "enigmatic taxa". In the system of open nomenclature, uncertainty ....'' * '' Arilus auctus'' Germar, 1837 * '' Arilus collaris'' Herrich-Schaeffer, 1848 * '' Arilus spiniceps'' Blanchard, 1843 References External links * * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arilus Gallus
''Arilus'', or wheel bugs, is a genus of true bugs in the family Reduviidae, subfamily Harpactorinae and tribe Harpactorini. Most species are found in the Americas. Species Five extant species plus one fossil species are included within this genus: * ''Arilus carinatus'' (Forster, 1771) * ''Arilus cristatus'' (Linnaeus, 1763) * ''Arilus depressicollis'' (Stål, 1859) * †''Arilus faujasi'' Riou, 1999 * '' Arilus gallus'' (Stål, 1872) * '' Arilus nigriceps'' Herrich-Schaeffer, 1848 Three additional species originally described in the genus are currently ''incertae sedis ' () or ''problematica'' is a term used for a taxonomic group where its broader relationships are unknown or undefined. Alternatively, such groups are frequently referred to as "enigmatic taxa". In the system of open nomenclature, uncertainty ....'' * '' Arilus auctus'' Germar, 1837 * '' Arilus collaris'' Herrich-Schaeffer, 1848 * '' Arilus spiniceps'' Blanchard, 1843 References External links * * { ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arilus Nigriceps
''Arilus'', or wheel bugs, is a genus of true bugs in the family Reduviidae, subfamily Harpactorinae and tribe Harpactorini. Most species are found in the Americas. Species Five extant species plus one fossil species are included within this genus: * ''Arilus carinatus'' (Forster, 1771) * ''Arilus cristatus'' (Linnaeus, 1763) * ''Arilus depressicollis'' (Stål, 1859) * †''Arilus faujasi'' Riou, 1999 * ''Arilus gallus'' (Stål, 1872) * '' Arilus nigriceps'' Herrich-Schaeffer, 1848 Three additional species originally described in the genus are currently ''incertae sedis ' () or ''problematica'' is a term used for a taxonomic group where its broader relationships are unknown or undefined. Alternatively, such groups are frequently referred to as "enigmatic taxa". In the system of open nomenclature, uncertainty ....'' * '' Arilus auctus'' Germar, 1837 * '' Arilus collaris'' Herrich-Schaeffer, 1848 * '' Arilus spiniceps'' Blanchard, 1843 References External links * * {{ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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