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Ademula reticulataMcAtee & Malloch, 1926

Adult Male, pinned specimen: A - Lateral view B - Forewing.
This image was contributed by Yeo Huiqing as part of her undergraduate final year project in NUS.

H Yeo
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Identified By: WS Hwang & H Yeo

Basic Information

Classification:
Arthropoda: Insecta: Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Cimicomorpha: Reduviidae: Emesinae
Residency Status:
Native

Biology/Ecology

Identifying Features:
One large discal cell present, truncated apically and pointed at base.
Apex of pterostigma reaches tip of forewing.
Dark markings on apical two thirds of wings forming a distinct hourglass-shaped pattern.
Forelegs relatively stout, length of femur less than 10 times of its maximum width