Phimodera
Germar, 1839
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1Phimodera is a of shield-backed bugs in the Scutelleridae, established by Germar in 1839. It is the type genus of the tribe Phimoderini. have been documented from Africa, Europe, and North America, with confirmed records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The genus comprises relatively small, often cryptically colored shield bugs.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phimodera: //faɪˈmɒdərə//
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Distribution
Recorded from Africa, Europe, and North America. Confirmed distribution records from GBIF include Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE).
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Taxonomic position
Phimodera is the type of the tribe Phimoderini within Scutelleridae. The Scutelleridae (shield-backed bugs) is characterized by a greatly enlarged scutellum that covers most of the and wings, though specific morphological features distinguishing Phimodera from related genera are not detailed in available sources.