Ptilocnemus is a genus of feather-legged bugs in the Holoptilinae subfamily. At least 12 species have been described.[1] These species have a specialized gland called a trichome that produces a chemical to attract and paralyze ants.

Ptilocnemus
P. femoralis
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Ptilocnemus

Westwood, 1840
Synonyms
  • Ptilocnemidia Kirkaldy, 1902

Partial species list

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References

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  1. ^ Weirauch, C. & G. Cassis. (2006). "Ptilocnemus Westwod. (Heteroptera, Reduviidae, Holoptilinae): Morphology, systematics and biology of the ant-preying assassin bugs". International Heteropterist's Society. Archived from the original on 2012-08-05.