Berytidae
Pronunciation: [Beh·RITE·i·dae]
Common Name: Stilt Bugs
Description: Stilt bugs have an elongate body with unusually long legs and antennae. Most species are probably phytophagous, but some may also feed on mites and small insects. A small knob at the tip of each antenna is a good way to distinguish these insects from other slender-bodied hemipterans.
Spot ID Key Characters:
- Slender, elongate body
- Unusually long, thin legs and antennae
- Four-segmented antenna with a small knob at the tip
- Ocelli present
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