Amblythyreus
Sign in to saveAmblythyreus is a genus of ambush bugs (Reduviidae: Phymatinae) found mainly in Asia with about 16 species. They are predators that lie in wait mainly in flowers, capturing prey using their forelegs.
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Amblythyreus is a genus of ambush bugs (Reduviidae: Phymatinae) found mainly in Asia with about 16 species. They are predators that lie in wait mainly in flowers, capturing prey using their forelegs.
Species in the genus include: Amblythyreus angustus Amblythyreus chapa Amblythyreus esakii Amblythyreus fasciatus Amblythyreus gestroi Amblythyreus intermedius Amblythyreus iranicus Amblythyreus izzardi Amblythyreus martini Amblythyreus oberthueri Amblythyreus potaninae Amblythyreus quadratus Amblythyreus rectus Amblythyreus rhombiventris Amblythyreus stali Amblythyreus taiwanus
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