Ranzovius clavicornis explained

Ranzovius clavicornis is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae. It is found in North America. It scavenges dead insects for food, and can be found inhabiting the webs of Anelosimus studiosus, stealing the spider's prey.^[1]

Further reading

• The spider-commensal plant bug genus Ranzovius (Heteroptera: Miridae: Phylinae) revisited: Three new species and a revised key, with the description of a new sister genus and phylogenetic analysis. 1999. Henry . Thomas J.. Acta Societatis Zoologicae Bohemicae. 63. 1–2. 93–115. 1211-376X.
• Web site: 2019-07-02. On-line Systematic Catalog of Plant Bugs. American Museum of Natural History.

Notes and References

1. A Florida Caterpillar and Other Arthropods Inhabiting the Webs of a Subsocial Spider (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae; Araneida: Theridiidae) . 3496443 . Deyrup . Mark . Kraus . Johanna . Eisner . Thomas . The Florida Entomologist . 2004 . 87 . 4 . 554–558 . 10.1653/0015-4040(2004)087[0554:AFCAOA]2.0.CO;2 . 86595106 . free .