| Stiretrus | |
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| Stiretrus anchorago | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Family: | Pentatomidae |
| Subfamily: | Asopinae |
| Genus: | Stiretrus Laporte, 1833 |
Stiretrus is a genus of predatory stink bugs in the family Pentatomidae. There are about six described species in Stiretrus. [1] [2] [3]
These six species belong to the genus Stiretrus:
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.
Coreidae is a large family of predominantly sap-suckling insects in the Hemipteran suborder Heteroptera. The name "Coreidae" derives from the genus Coreus, which derives from the Ancient Greek κόρις (kóris) meaning bedbug.
Scutelleridae is a family of true bugs. They are commonly known as jewel bugs or metallic shield bugs due to their often brilliant coloration. They are also known as shield-backed bugs due to the enlargement of the thoracic scutellum into a continuous shield over the abdomen and wings. This latter characteristic distinguishes them from most other families within Heteroptera, and may lead to misidentification as a beetle rather than a bug. These insects feed on plant juices from a variety of different species, including some commercial crops. Closely related to stink bugs, they may also produce an offensive odour when disturbed. There are around 450 species worldwide.
Tessaratomidae is a family of true bugs. It contains about 240 species of large bugs divided into 3 subfamilies and 56 genera.
The Thyreocoridae are a family of shield bugs, known by common names that include negro bugs or ebony bugs. Historically, a few authors have called this family "Corimelaenidae" (e.g.), but the name Thyreocoridae, published in 1843, has nomenclatural priority over Corimelaenidae, published in 1872. Other classifications have placed them as a subfamily within the broad family Cydnidae.
Mesoplia is a genus of centris-cuckoos in the family Apidae. There are about 15 described species in Mesoplia.
Namacus is a genus of leaf-footed bugs in the family Coreidae. There are at least four described species in Namacus.
Euparia is a genus of aphodiine dung beetles in the family Scarabaeidae. There are about six described species in Euparia.
Palmodes is a genus of thread-waisted wasps in the family Sphecidae. There are more than 20 described species in Palmodes.
Tetyra is a genus of shield-backed bugs in the family Scutelleridae. There are about seven described species in Tetyra.
Murgantia is a genus of stink bugs in the family Pentatomidae. There are at least 12 described species in Murgantia.
Trichopepla is a genus of stink bugs in the family Pentatomidae. There are about six described species in Trichopepla.
Sphyrocoris is a genus of shield-backed bugs in the family Scutelleridae. There are at least two described species in Sphyrocoris.
Haplopus is a genus of walkingsticks in the family Phasmatidae. There are about seven described species in Haplopus.
Heza is a genus of assassin bugs in the family Reduviidae. There are more than 30 described species in Heza.
Stiretrus anchorago, the anchor stink bug, is a species of predatory stink bug in the family Pentatomidae. It is found in Central America and North America.
Mermiria is a genus of slant-faced grasshoppers in the family Acrididae. There are at least four described species in Mermiria.
Ceratocombidae is a family of litter bugs in the order Hemiptera. They are closely related to the Dipsocoridae. There are at least 3 genera and 20 described species in Ceratocombidae. The forewing has 2 to 3 large cells and body does not have any strong bristles and there is no central eye bristle. Their diversity is greatest in the Indo-Pacific region.
Proxys is a genus of stink bugs in the family Pentatomidae. There are about six described species in Proxys.
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