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Ptilocnemus femoralis
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Ptilocnemus femoralis

Ptilocnemus femoralis is a species of feather-legged bugs in the subfamily Holoptilinae. This species is found in Australia and has a specialized gland called a trichome that produces a chemical to attract and paralyze ants.

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