Age-dependent walking and feeding of the assassin bug Amphibolus venator

Abstract Animal behaviours often dependent on age. In many insect species, walking shows an age-dependent decline, and food intake may also be However, few studies have investigated the relationship between age or intake. present study, we compared traits among individuals of different ages in assassin bug Amphibolus venator (Hemiptera, Reduviidae). The results showed decline walking, similar to findings animal species. On other hand, a positive correlation with Therefore, did not lead feeding. related type predation, sit-and-wait, used by A. via alterations investment reproductive