Ptilocnemus is a genus of feather-legged bugs in the Holoptilinae subfamily. At least 12 species have been described.[1] These species have a specialized gland called a trichome that produces a chemical to attract and paralyze ants.
Partial species list
- Ptilocnemus borealis Malipatil, 1985
- Ptilocnemus femoralis Horváth, 1902
- Ptilocnemus lemur (Westwood. 1840)
References
- ^ Weirauch, C. & G. Cassis. (2006). "Ptilocnemus Westwod. (Heteroptera, Reduviidae, Holoptilinae): Morphology, systematics and biology of the ant-preying assassin bugs". International Heteropterist's Society. Archived from the original on 2012-08-05.
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