Posted by Paul Beuk on 06-01-2006 09:46
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A typical representative of the genus
Platypalpus of the family Hybotidae. Swollen femora on fore and mid legs (more so on the mid legs), mid tibiae usually with distinct long spur, mouth parts projecting. Mostly found on leaves (herbs, shrubs, trees), sometimes tree trunks or other surfaces. They are predators on small arthropods. Larvae are terrestrial and also live as predators.