Pentatomidae is a family of insects belonging to the order Hemiptera, generally called shield bugs or stink bugs. Pentatomidae is the largest family in the superfamily Pentatomoidea, and contains around 900 genera and over 4700 species. As hemipterans, the pentatomids have piercing sucking mouthparts, and most are phytophagous, including several species which are severe pests on agricultural crops. However, some species, particularly in the subfamily Asopinae, are predatory and may be considered beneficial.
Geocoris is a genus of insects in the family Geocoridae. Commonly known as big-eyed bugs, the species in Geocoris are beneficial predators, but are often confused with the true chinch bug, which is a pest. There are more than 140 described species in Geocoris.
The Lygaeoidea are a sizeable superfamily of true bugs, containing seed bugs and allies, in the order Hemiptera. There are about 16 families and more than 4,600 described species in Lygaeoidea, found worldwide. Most feed on seeds or sap, but a few are predators.
Geocoridae is a family of big-eyed bugs in the order Hemiptera. There are more than 290 described species in Geocoridae.
Gelastocoris oculatus, the big-eyed toad bug, is a species of toad bug in the family Gelastocoridae. It is found in Central America and North America. Due to their coloration they can be difficult to find. Females lay their eggs under rocks or in sand or mud and both the larva and adults are carnivorous: feeding on other insects along the shorelines.
Geocoris limbatus is a species of big-eyed bug in the family Geocoridae. It is found in North America.
Thyanta is a genus of stink bugs in the family Pentatomidae. There are about 19 described species in Thyanta.
Geocoris frisoni is a species of big-eyed bug in the family Geocoridae. It is found in North America.
Geocoris floridanus, the Florida big-eyed bug, is a species of big-eyed bug in the family Geocoridae. It is found in North America.
Isthmocoris is a genus of big-eyed bugs in the family Geocoridae. There are at least four described species in Isthmocoris.
Oncopeltus is a genus of seed bugs in the family Lygaeidae, which has at least 40 described species.
Geocoris howardi is a species of big-eyed bug in the family Geocoridae. It is found in North America.
Anisoscelis is a genus of leaf-footed bugs in the family Coreidae. There are about 11 described species in the genus Anisoscelis.
Geocoris discopterus is a species of big-eyed bug in the family Geocoridae. It is found in North America.
Pleotomus pallens is a species of firefly in the beetle family Lampyridae. It is found in Central America and North America. The female firefly of this species emits a brighter form of light than the male and this light decreases after she lays eggs; after she has performed this duty, she dies.
Geocoris uliginosus is a species of big-eyed bug in the family Geocoridae. It is found in North America.
Lygaeus kalmii, known as the small milkweed bug or common milkweed bug, is a species of seed bug in the family Lygaeidae. It is found in Central and North America.
Geocoris bullatus, the large big-eyed bug, is a species of big-eyed bug in the family Geocoridae. It is found in North America.
Geocoris megacephalus is a species of big-eyed bug in the family Geocoridae, found in the Palearctic.
