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Yellow-bellied Bee Assassin

Apiomerus flaviventris

Taxonomy

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

About

Apiomerus flaviventris, a bee assassin bug, is an insect that feeds on bees. It is found in arid and semiarid southwestern North America. This bee assassin is known to extract plant resins and apply them as defensive chemicals to its eggs, protecting the eggs from predation, especially by ants, but possibly also other species. Females of A. flaviventris collect resin from brittlebush, Encelia farinosa Gray ex Torr. (Asteraceae).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow-bellied Bee Assassin?
The scientific name of Yellow-bellied Bee Assassin is Apiomerus flaviventris.
What kingdom does Yellow-bellied Bee Assassin belong to?
Yellow-bellied Bee Assassin belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Yellow-bellied Bee Assassin belong to?
Yellow-bellied Bee Assassin belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Yellow-bellied Bee Assassin belong to?
Yellow-bellied Bee Assassin belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Yellow-bellied Bee Assassin belong to?
Yellow-bellied Bee Assassin belongs to the order Hemiptera.
What family does Yellow-bellied Bee Assassin belong to?
Yellow-bellied Bee Assassin belongs to the family Reduviidae.
What genus does Yellow-bellied Bee Assassin belong to?
Yellow-bellied Bee Assassin belongs to the genus Apiomerus.