Chlorocoris

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Chlorocoris is a of stink bugs in the Pentatomidae. The genus contains six described distributed across the Americas. Members of this genus are phytophagous true bugs, with some species known to occur on agricultural crops. The of at least one species, Chlorocoris distinctus, has been studied in Mexico.

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How to pronounce Chlorocoris: //kləˈrɒkɔːrɪs//

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Distribution

The occurs in the Americas. Chlorocoris distinctus has been documented in Mexico. Specific range details for other are not well established in available sources.

Diet

Phytophagous; feeds on plant material. Specific plants are not documented in available sources.

Life Cycle

stage is known to be parasitized by hymenopteran egg in at least Chlorocoris distinctus.

Human Relevance

Some occur on agricultural crops, though specific economic impact is not documented in available sources.

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Species List

The contains six described : Chlorocoris distinctus Signoret, 1851; Chlorocoris flaviviridis Barber, 1914; Chlorocoris hebetatus Distant, 1890; Chlorocoris subrugosus Stål, 1872; Chlorocoris tau Spinola, 1837; and Chlorocoris werneri.

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