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Jul 4, 2025 · higher taxonomy is in flux; several traditional, artificial major groupings are retained for convenience in the guide and many other sources. Recent advances summarized in (1)(2)(3).

Dec 24, 2024 · Look at the front of your specimen, where the "face" of the spider is. You will find two small appendages that resemble little legs. These appendages are called pedipalps, and are used …

Aug 16, 2024 · Many earlier comments within BugGuide, and much old literature, used Townes' names & concepts, such as Gelinae (now Cryptinae and Phygadeuontinae) and Ephialtinae (now scattered …

Jun 16, 2025 · varies according to species; in general, female inserts several eggs into living tissue of host plant; eggs either remain dormant for a period ranging from a month to over a year, or hatch …

Oct 18, 2023 · >630 spp. in 18 genera of 4 tribes and 2 subfamilies in our area, ~4,100 spp. in ~80 genera of 11 tribes and 4 subfamilies worldwide (1)

Aug 31, 2025 · Caterpillars vary greatly in color. They seem to take on the color of the flower they are eating - green, pink red or maroon forms are described. Consistent features include small dotlike …

Jan 25, 2025 · All non-heteropteran members and most Heteroptera feed on plant juices; among Heteroptera, there are many exclusively predatory families (esp. aquatic and semi-aquatic) and …

Jul 4, 2025 · 88 spp. in 33 genera in our area (3), just over 1,000 spp. in 165 genera in the New World (4), close to 2,000 spp. in ~270 genera worldwide (5)