Eulyes amoena
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| Eulyes amoena from Nias Island | |
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| Superfamily: | Reduvioidea |
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| Species: | E. amoena |
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| Eulyes amoena (Guérin, 1838) | |
Eulyes amoena is a species of true assassin bugs belonging to the family Reduviidae.[1]
Description
Eulyes amoena shows an aposematic black and red coloration. The black and red nymphs of these assassin bugs are mimicked by the nymph of the orchid mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) .[2]
Distribution
This species is widespread in Indonesia (Borneo, Sumatra and Java).[3][4][5]
References
- ^ Biolib
- ^ Mimicry in Encyclopædia Britannica
- ^ Celia M. Santos Mazorra Insectos, Volume 1
- ^ "THE ANIMAL PARASITES OF MAN". Archived from the original on 2015-02-09. Retrieved 2015-02-09.
- ^ "Reduviidae.de". Archived from the original on 2012-07-01. Retrieved 2015-02-09.
Further reading
- Maldonado Capriles J. (1990): Catalogue of the Reduviidae of the World, Caribbean Journal of Science, University of Puerto Rico
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