Predation strategies of Harpactor angulosus (Lepeletier & Serville, 1825) (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) on Cladomorphus phyllinus Gray, 1835 (Phasmatodea: Phasmatidae) in captivity

Based on the observation of specimens kept in captivity for 69 days, here we describe detail first time predatory behavior an assassin bug Harpactor angulosus (Lepeletier & Serville, 1825) (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Harpactorinae), a stick insect Cladomorphus phyllinus Gray, 1835 (Phasmatodea: Phasmatidae: Cladomorphinae). The generalist predator H. as well evasive reactions C. were detailedly described and illustrated. Because both species occur Atlantic Forest biome recorded same geographic coordinates, urbanized green area city Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil, ecological relationship is also plausible occurring nature opens new venues to be explored. unprecedented phytophagy was recorded.