''Platymeris'' is a genus of assassin bug ( Reduviidae). ''Platymeris'' species are often used in laboratories and as pets. The venom of this genus has been studied in a laboratory setting.

Species

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Platymeris biguttatus ''Platymeris biguttatus'' or two-spotted assassin bug is a venomous predatory true bug of west and southwest African origin ranging in size from 10–40 mm. As a true bug of the order hemiptera, it has needle like mouth parts designed for ...

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Platymeris charon ''Platymeris'' is a genus of assassin bug (Reduviidae). ''Platymeris'' species are often used in laboratories and as pets. The venom of this genus has been studied in a laboratory setting. Species * ''Platymeris biguttatus'' (Linnaeus, 1767) * ...

'' Jeannel, 1917 * ''

Platymeris erebus ''Platymeris'' is a genus of assassin bug (Reduviidae). ''Platymeris'' species are often used in laboratories and as pets. The venom of this genus has been studied in a laboratory setting. Species * ''Platymeris biguttatus'' (Linnaeus, 1767) * ...

'' Distant, 1902 * ''

Platymeris flavipes ''Platymeris'' is a genus of assassin bug (Reduviidae). ''Platymeris'' species are often used in laboratories and as pets. The venom of this genus has been studied in a laboratory setting. Species * ''Platymeris biguttatus'' (Linnaeus, 1767) * ...

'' Bergroth, 1920 * ''

Platymeris guttatipennis ''Platymeris'' is a genus of assassin bug (Reduviidae). ''Platymeris'' species are often used in laboratories and as pets. The venom of this genus has been studied in a laboratory setting. Species * ''Platymeris biguttatus'' (Carl Linnaeus, Li ...

'' Stål, 1859 * ''

Platymeris insignis ''Platymeris'' is a genus of assassin bug (Reduviidae). ''Platymeris'' species are often used in laboratories and as pets. The venom of this genus has been studied in a laboratory setting. Species * ''Platymeris biguttatus'' (Linnaeus, 1767) * ...

'' Germar & Berendt, 1856 * ''

Platymeris kavirondo ''Platymeris'' is a genus of assassin bug (Reduviidae). ''Platymeris'' species are often used in laboratories and as pets. The venom of this genus has been studied in a laboratory setting. Species * ''Platymeris biguttatus'' (Linnaeus, 1767) * ...

'' Jeannel, 1917 * '' Platymeris laevicollis'' Distant, 1919 * ''

Platymeris nigripes ''Platymeris'' is a genus of assassin bug (Reduviidae). ''Platymeris'' species are often used in laboratories and as pets. The venom of this genus has been studied in a laboratory setting. Species * ''Platymeris biguttatus'' (Linnaeus, 1767) * ...

'' Villiers, 1944 * ''

Platymeris pyrrhula ''Platymeris'' is a genus of assassin bug (Reduviidae). ''Platymeris'' species are often used in laboratories and as pets. The venom of this genus has been studied in a laboratory setting. Species * ''Platymeris biguttatus'' (Linnaeus, 1767) * ...

'' Germar, 1837 * ''

Platymeris rhadamanthus ''Platymeris rhadamanthus'', the red spot assassin bug, is a species of true bugs belonging to the family Reduviidae. Description ''Platymeris rhadamanthus'' can reach a length of . The basic color of the body is black, with orange or red spot ...

'' Gerstaecker, 1873 * ''

Platymeris rufipes ''Platymeris'' is a genus of assassin bug (Reduviidae). ''Platymeris'' species are often used in laboratories and as pets. The venom of this genus has been studied in a laboratory setting. Species * ''Platymeris biguttatus'' (Linnaeus, 1767) * ...

'' Jeannel, 1917 * ''

Platymeris swirei ''Platymeris'' is a genus of assassin bug (Reduviidae). ''Platymeris'' species are often used in laboratories and as pets. The venom of this genus has been studied in a laboratory setting. Species * ''Platymeris biguttatus'' (Linnaeus, 1767) * ...

'' Distant, 1919

References

External links

* "Bugs of the World" by

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