Largidae

Amyot & Serville, 1843

bordered plant bugs

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is a of true bugs in the order Hemiptera, commonly known as bordered plant . The family contains approximately 15 and 100 . Members are characterized by wide, flattened bodies, absence of ocelli, and a four-segmented rostrum. Many species display contrasting colored margins on the , giving them their . They are phytophagous, feeding on plant juices and seeds, and are generally ground-dwelling or found scrambling on vegetation.

Stenomacra by (c) Jean Carlo Mari Fanton, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Jean Carlo Mari Fanton. Used under a CC-BY license.Arhaphe arguta by (c) Steve Taylor, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Steve Taylor. Used under a CC-BY license.Arhaphe carolina by (c) Sam Kieschnick, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sam Kieschnick. Used under a CC-BY license.

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How to pronounce Largidae: /ˈlɑːrɡɪdiː/

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Diet

Phytophagous; feeds on plant juices and seeds. Some have been observed feeding opportunistically on fecal material and carrion.

Similar Taxa

  • PyrrhocoridaeHistorically, was classified within Pyrrhocoridae. Both share similar body plans and coloration patterns, including red and black warning coloration. Largidae can be distinguished by the four-segmented rostrum and absence of ocelli.
  • CoreidaeLeaf-footed bugs in Coreidae share similar wide-bodied and plant-feeding habits. lack the leaf-like expansions on the hind legs characteristic of many Coreidae and have a different rostral segmentation.

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