Doldina
Stål, 1859
Species Guides
1Doldina is a of assassin bugs in the Reduviidae, Harpactorinae. The genus contains eight described distributed primarily in the Americas. As members of the Reduviidae, species in this genus are predatory true bugs. The genus was established by Stål in 1859.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Doldina: /dɔlˈdiːnə/
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Identification
Doldina can be distinguished from other Harpactorinae by the presence of two distinct longitudinal carinae (ridges) on the pronotum, a trait reflected in species epithets such as bicarinata and carinulata. The pronotal carinae are elevated and parallel, extending from the to margin. These structural features separate Doldina from closely related genera within the Harpactorini.
Distribution
of Doldina occur in the Americas, with records from the Caribbean (Cuba), Central America, and South America. Specific distribution data is sparse for most species, though Doldina cubana is known from Cuba and Doldina bicarinata, Doldina carinulata, and Doldina lauta have South American type localities.
Ecological Role
As predatory assassin bugs, in this function as within their . Their role likely includes of other insects, consistent with the general ecological function of Reduviidae.
Similar Taxa
- Other Harpactorinae generaLack the paired pronotal carinae that characterize Doldina; separation requires examination of pronotal
More Details
Type species
Doldina carinulata Stål, 1859 is the type of the .
Taxonomic history
The has remained relatively stable taxonomically since its description, with eight recognized and no major revisions published in recent decades.