Atheas nigricornis
Champion, 1898
Atheas nigricornis is a of lace bug in the Tingidae, described by Champion in 1898. It belongs to the order Hemiptera, suborder Heteroptera, and is part of the infraorder Cimicomorpha. The species is recorded from several countries in Central America and Mexico. Tingidae are characterized by their distinctive reticulated, lace-like forewings. Like other lace bugs, A. nigricornis is presumed to be a plant-feeding insect, though specific associations have not been documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Atheas nigricornis: //ˈæθ.i.æs ˌnɪɡ.ɪˈkɔːr.nɪs//
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Identification
Distinguished from other Tingidae by the combination of dark (referenced in epithet 'nigricornis') and presumably other subtle morphological features of the pronotum and forewing reticulation. Accurate identification to species level in Tingidae requires examination of fine structural details including hood structure, paranotal expansions, and areolation patterns of the . No specific diagnostic features distinguishing A. nigricornis from are provided in available sources.
Appearance
As a member of Tingidae, possesses the -diagnostic reticulated, lace-like forewings formed by raised chitinous networks enclosing membranous . The name 'nigricornis' refers to dark or black . Body typically flattened dorsoventrally. Detailed morphological descriptions are not available in the provided sources.
Distribution
Recorded from Mexico (ARIOO, CALOO), Belize (BLZOO), Rica (COSOO), and El Salvador (ELSOO). The occurs in Central America and southern Mexico.