Deraeocorinae

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Deraeocorinae is a of plant bugs (Miridae) comprising over 40 and approximately 500 described . Members are distributed across multiple continents including the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Some species have been documented as of other insects, including lace bugs (Tingidae). The subfamily includes economically relevant species associated with agricultural crops such as coffee.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Deraeocorinae: /dɛˌraeɔkoˈriːnae/

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Distribution

Documented from Brazil (Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais), China (Yunnan Province), Pakistan, and the Korean Peninsula. The has a broad geographic range spanning the Neotropical, Palearctic, and Oriental regions.

Ecological Role

Predatory. such as Stethoconus praefectus have been recorded as of Tingidae (lace bugs).

Human Relevance

Some are associated with economically important crops. Perissobasis heroni has been documented on Coffea arabica (coffee) in Brazil. Predatory species may contribute to of pest insects such as lace bugs.