Orsillinae

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Orsillinae: /ɔrˈsɪlɪniː/

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Summary

Orsillinae is a subfamily of seed bugs in the family Lygaeidae, with a diverse representation including genera that are primarily found in New World or Old World regions, and a notable presence in Hawaii.

Distribution

There are at least 110 described species in Orsillinae, with 27 species in 5 genera in the Americas and more than 220 species in ~30 genera worldwide. Over half of the species are restricted to Hawaii; Nysius is cosmopolitan.

Diet

They feed on vegetative parts of plants, seeds, and flowers and are often associated with a broad range of unrelated plants.

Tags

• Orsillinae
• Lygaeidae
• seed bugs
• Hawaii
• plant feeders