Artheneidae
Artheneidae
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hemiptera
- Suborder: Heteroptera
- Infraorder: Pentatomomorpha
- Superfamily: Lygaeoidea
- Family: Artheneidae
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Artheneidae: //ˌɑrθəˈniːɪdiː//
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Summary
Artheneidae is a family of true bugs within the order Hemiptera, characterized by its seed-feeding habits, particularly on cattails. It comprises about 20 species across 7 genera, and is primarily found in the Palaearctic region.
Habitat
Feeding associated with cattail (Typha) habitats.
Distribution
Palaearctic region, with a few species adventive outside their native range.
Diet
Seed feeders, specifically on the seeds of cattails (Typha, Typhaceae).
Ecosystem Role
As seed feeders, they can play a role in the population dynamics of cattail plants.
Evolution
Formerly treated under the family Lygaeidae; part of the classification changes occurring in Hemiptera.
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Tags
- Hemiptera
- true bugs
- seed feeders
- Palaearctic
- Artheneidae