Anisoscelis alipes explained

Anisoscelis alipes is a species of leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae. It has been observed in Costa Rica, Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, Venezuela.,[1] and Mexico. It was first described by French entomologist Félix Édouard Guérin-Méneville in 1833. Anisoscelis flavolineatus, previously considered a distinct species, is currently considered a synonym of A. alipes.[2]

The large colourful flags on the legs are not used in reproductive competition, but appears to have an aposematic anti-predator function with birds.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Anisoscelis alipes Guérin-Méneville, 1833. 2020-11-14. www.gbif.org. en.
  2. Brailovsky. Harry. 2016-07-27. The genus Anisoscelis Latreille (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Coreidae: Coreinae: Anisoscelini): new species, taxonomical arrangements, distributional records and key. Zootaxa. 4144. 2. 195–210. 10.11646/zootaxa.4144.2.3. 27470848 . 1175-5334.
  3. Rubin . Juliette J. . Medina-Madrid . Jorge L. . Falk . Jay J . Somjee . Ummat . 2024 . The matador bug’s elaborate flags deter avian predators . Behavioral Ecology . arae019.

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