Artheneidae
Stål, 1872
Artheneid Bugs
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is a of true bugs in the order Hemiptera, containing approximately 7 and at least 20 described . The family was previously classified within Lygaeidae but is now recognized as distinct. It comprises three : Artheneinae, Dilompinae, and Nothochrominae. Members are distributed across parts of Europe, with records from Denmark and Sweden.
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Identification
can be distinguished from related in the superfamily Lygaeoidea by a combination of morphological characters, though specific diagnostic features require detailed examination. The family was historically confused with Lygaeidae, necessitating careful assessment of genitalic and wing venation characters for accurate placement.
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Distribution
Documented from Denmark (DK) and Sweden (SE) in Europe. The full geographic range remains incompletely documented.
Similar Taxa
- Lygaeidae was previously classified within this and shares superficial morphological similarities, requiring careful examination to distinguish.
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Taxonomic History
Elevated from status within Lygaeidae to rank based on phylogenetic and morphological evidence.
Subfamilies
The contains three : Artheneinae (5 ), Dilompinae (), and Nothochrominae (monotypic).