Coridromiini
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1Coridromiini is a tribe of plant bugs within the Orthotylinae of the Miridae. Members are small to medium-sized heteropterans with characteristic of the family. The tribe is distinguished by particular genitalic structures and pretarsal features. Observations suggest moderate diversity with 337 documented records, primarily from the Palearctic region.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Coridromiini: /kɔˌrɪdrəˈmaɪɪnaɪ/
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Identification
Coridromiini can be distinguished from related tribes in Orthotylinae by the structure of the pretarsus, specifically the form of the parempodia and . Male genitalia, particularly the shape of the parameres and vesica, provide diagnostic characters. General body form is compact with relatively short compared to some other orthotyline tribes.
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Habitat
within Coridromiini are associated with woody vegetation, particularly trees and shrubs. They have been recorded from coniferous and broadleaf forests.
Distribution
Primarily Palearctic, with records from Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Some extend into the Nearctic region.
Similar Taxa
- OrthotyliniAlso in Orthotylinae; distinguished by pretarsal structure and male genitalia
- PithaniniAnother Orthotylinae tribe; separated by differences in parempodia and body proportions
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Taxonomic History
Coridromiini was established based on distinctive genitalic and pretarsal characters that separate it from the historically broader concept of Orthotylini.