Paracarniella
Henry & Ferreira, 2003
Species Guides
1Paracarniella is a of plant bugs in the Miridae, established by Henry and Ferreira in 2003. The genus belongs to the infraorder Cimicomorpha, a diverse group of predatory and plant-feeding true bugs. As a relatively recently described genus, it remains poorly documented in the literature. The genus contains that are part of the Neotropical mirid fauna.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paracarniella: /ˌpærəˌkɑrniˈɛlə/
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Identification
Paracarniella can be distinguished from related by genitalic characters, particularly male paramere structure and female genital chamber , as established in the original description. The genus is placed near Carniella, from which it was separated based on differences in the male genitalia and pretarsal structures. -level identification requires examination of genitalic features and is not possible from external morphology alone.
Distribution
Neotropical region. Documented from Brazil based on the original description.
Similar Taxa
- CarniellaClosely related from which Paracarniella was separated; distinguished by differences in male paramere shape and pretarsal claw structure.
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Taxonomic history
The was erected by Thomas J. Henry and Denise S. Ferreira in 2003 to accommodate previously assigned to Carniella that showed distinct genitalic . The type species is Paracarniella brachyptera Henry & Ferreira, 2003.