Zelus (genus)
Zelus is a genus of insects in the family Reduviidae, the assassin bugs. There are currently 60 described species; most occur in Central and South America, and five are found 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. Species include:
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Zelus (genus)
Zelus is a genus of insects in the family Reduviidae, the assassin bugs. There are currently 60 described species; most occur in Central and South America, and five are found 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. Species include:
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Zelus (лат.) — род клопов-хищн ...... едителями сельского хозяйства.
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Zelus es un género de chinches ...... yudar en la captura de presas.
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Zelus is a genus of insects in ...... Zelus tetracanthus Stål, 1862
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Fabricus, 1803
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Zelus renardii
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About 60, see text
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Zelus (лат.) — род клопов-хищн ...... едителями сельского хозяйства.
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Zelus es un género de chinches ...... yudar en la captura de presas.
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Zelus is a genus of insects in ...... plant sundew. Species include:
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