Carthasini
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1Carthasini is a tribe of damsel bugs within the Nabidae. Members of this tribe are predatory true bugs found in the order Hemiptera. The tribe is distinguished from the related Nabisini by morphological characteristics of the male genitalia. Carthasini are less commonly encountered than Nabisini, with relatively few observations documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Carthasini: //kaɾ.tʰəˈsiːni//
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Identification
Carthasini can be distinguished from the sister tribe Nabisini by the structure of the male paramere, which has a distinctive shape. Members generally have the elongated, slender body form typical of damsel bugs, with forelegs adapted for catching prey. The tribe lacks the more complex parameral lobes found in Nabisini.
Distribution
The tribe has been documented in the Palearctic and Oriental regions. Records include from Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Ecological Role
As with other Nabidae, members of Carthasini are that contribute to the control of other insect in their .
Similar Taxa
- NabisiniSister tribe within Nabidae; distinguished by male genitalia structure, particularly paramere . Nabisini is more -rich and commonly encountered.
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Taxonomic status
Carthasini was established as a distinct tribe based on phylogenetic and morphological studies of Nabidae. The tribe contains fewer than Nabisini, contributing to its relative obscurity in entomological literature.