Acanthosomatidae

Pronunciation
/ak-an-tho-so-MAT-id-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Acanthosomatidae
Plural
Acanthosomatidae

Definition

A family of shield bugs (Hemiptera) often characterized by elongate, sometimes spiny bodies and a distinctive shield-like shape.

Full guide

Read the full Acanthosomatidae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.

Etymology

From Greek 'akanthos', meaning 'thorn' or 'spine', and 'soma', meaning 'body'.

Example

The Acanthosomatidae are often found in tropical regions.

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