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''Zelus'' is a genus of assassin bug family (Reduviidae), in the subfamily Harpactorinae. There are currently 60 described species, most of which are found in Central and South America.〔 (【引用サイトリンク】 author = Heteropteran Systematics Lab @ UCR )〕 Five species are present in North America. Some species have been investigated for their potential as biocontrol agents in integrated pest management. ''Zelus'' is also known for a sticky trap predation strategy. Sticky resin produced from a leg gland is smeared on hairs to aid in prey capture. This is somewhat analogous to the carnivorous plant sundew. ==Partial list of Species== * ''Zelus annulosus'' * ''Z. araneiformis'' Haviland * ''Z. cervicalis'' * ''Z. exsanguis'' *''Zelus leucogrammus'' (Perty, 1833) * ''Z. longipes'' (Milkweed Assassin Bug) * ''Z. luridus'' * ''Z. renardii'' (Leafhopper Assassin Bug) * ''Z. tetracanthus'' Stål, 1862 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア(Wikipedia)』 ■ウィキペディアで「Zelus (genus)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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