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Whitespot Assassin Bug

Platymeris biguttatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hemiptera ›Family: Reduviidae ›Genus: Platymeris

About

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 sucking juices out of plants or other insects instead of chewing. P. biguttatus has sharp stylets in its proboscis or rostrum used to pierce the exoskeleton of its prey. Saliva is then injected into the prey which...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Whitespot Assassin Bug?
The scientific name of Whitespot Assassin Bug is Platymeris biguttatus.
What kingdom does Whitespot Assassin Bug belong to?
Whitespot Assassin Bug belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Whitespot Assassin Bug belong to?
Whitespot Assassin Bug belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Whitespot Assassin Bug belong to?
Whitespot Assassin Bug belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Whitespot Assassin Bug belong to?
Whitespot Assassin Bug belongs to the order Hemiptera.
What family does Whitespot Assassin Bug belong to?
Whitespot Assassin Bug belongs to the family Reduviidae.
What genus does Whitespot Assassin Bug belong to?
Whitespot Assassin Bug belongs to the genus Platymeris.