Thaumastocoridae
Thaumastocoridae
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hemiptera
- Suborder: Heteroptera
- Infraorder: Cimicomorpha
- Superfamily: Miroidea
- Family: Thaumastocoridae
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Thaumastocoridae: /θɔːˌmæstəˈkɔːrɪdiː/
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Summary
Thaumastocoridae is a family of true bugs within the order Hemiptera, comprised of around 9 genera and more than 20 described species. It is predominantly found in the Australasian region, with some species reported in North America. They include a significant global pest, Thaumastocoris peregrinus, but its establishment status in certain areas is still being clarified.
Distribution
North America (Florida, California), primarily Australasian
Tags
- Hemiptera
- true bugs
- Thaumastocoridae
- Eucalyptus specialist
- North America
- Australasia