Oxycarenidae

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Heteroptera
Infraorder: Pentatomomorpha
Superfamily: Lygaeoidea
Family: Oxycarenidae

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Oxycarenidae: //ˌɒksɪˈkɛrəˌnɪdiː//

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Summary

Oxycarenidae is a family of true bugs within the order Hemiptera, comprising approximately 140 described species across 27 genera, primarily seed-eaters with a global distribution but concentrated in the Old World. They are characterized by their univoltine life cycle.

Habitat

Mostly found in Old World regions, particularly in the Palaearctic and Afrotropical areas, with greater diversity in the western regions of North America.

Distribution

Globally, Oxycarenidae includes approximately 150 species in 23 genera, with many species concentrated in the Palaearctic and Afrotropical regions. In North America, the diversity is higher in the western areas.

Diet

Seed-eaters, with hosts including plants from a dozen different families.

Life Cycle

Usually univoltine, meaning they have one generation per year.

Economic Impact

Some species in this family are known pests of cotton, but not in North America.

Evolution

Formerly treated under Lygaeidae, distinguished as a separate family by Stål in 1862.

Similar Taxa

Lygaeidae