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Bee-mimic Reduviid

Notocyrtus dorsalis

Photo by Felix Fleck
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Description:

Assassin Bug of about 1cm body length. It does somehow resemble a bee, but a closer inspection reveals a rather odd look with its huge thorax, small head, and very flat abdomen. hardly any information seems to be available on this genus, so any contributions are welcome.

Habitat:

Found among tropical vegetation in Papantla, Veracruz.

Reference Links:

BOLD Systems: Taxonomy Browser - Notocyrtus dorsalis {species}

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