Scotinophara | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Hemiptera |
Family: | Pentatomidae |
Subfamily: | Podopinae |
Tribe: | Podopini |
Genus: | Scotinophara Stål, 1867 |
Scotinophara is a genus of shield bugs in the tribe Podopini. [1] [2] At least 63 species have a widespread distribution in Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. [3]
BioLib [2] lists the following:
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.
Dindymus is Old World genus of true bugs in the family Pyrrhocoridae. They are often confused with bugs in the family Lygaeidae, but can be distinguished by the lack of ocelli on the head.
Sphedanolestes is a large genus of assassin bugs in the family (Reduviidae), subfamily Harpactorinae. There are more than 190 described species, which are found in southern Europe, Africa and Asia.
Rhynocoris is a genus of assassin bug, family (Reduviidae), in the subfamily Harpactorinae. Species are recorded from Asia, mainland Europe, Africa and North America.
Spilostethus is a genus of bugs in the family Lygaeidae. Most species in this genus are from the Palearctic and Oriental regions.
Plectropoda is a genus of squash bugs belonging to the family Coreidae.
Glymmatophora, the Metallic Assassin Bugs, is a genus of assassin bugs belonging to the family Reduviidae.
Coranus is a genus of assassin bugs in the tribe Harpactorini.
Halyomorpha is a genus of shield bugs in the subfamily Pentatominae and tribe Cappaeini.
Lampromicra is a genus of true bugs in the family Scutelleridae. They are commonly referred to as jewel bugs or metallic shield bugs.
Podopinae, known as turtle bugs, are a subfamily of the insect family Pentatomidae. The type genus is Podops.
Ammianus is a genus of lace bugs in the family Tingidae. There are at least 40 described species in Ammianus.
Sirthenea is a genus of corsairs in the family Reduviidae. There are at least 40 described species in Sirthenea.
Nagusta is a genus of assassin bugs in the family Reduviidae.
Dulichius is a genus of bugs in the family Alydidae and tribe Micrelytrini. It is notable for species which are ant mimics.
Bathycoelia is a genus of shield bugs in the subfamily Pentatominae and tribe Bathycoeliini.