Vanduzeeina
Schouteden, 1904
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2Vanduzeeina is a of shield-backed bugs in the Scutelleridae. The genus contains five described , all named by Van Duzee and Usinger between 1904 and 1930. Species are distributed in western North America, with records from California and northern regions. As members of Scutelleridae, these insects possess a greatly enlarged scutellum that covers most of the and wings.
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Distribution
Western North America. have been recorded from California (V. californica) and northern regions (V. borealis). The appears to have a Nearctic distribution centered in western United States.
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Taxonomic history
The was established by Schouteden in 1904. Four of the five were described by Van Duzee (1904, 1925), with the remaining two described by Usinger in 1930. The genus name honors E.P. Van Duzee, a prominent American hemipterist.
Species list
V. balli (Van Duzee, 1904), V. borealis Van Duzee, 1925, V. californica Van Duzee, 1925, V. senescens Usinger, 1930, V. slevini Usinger, 1930.