Berytidae
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Berytinus minor
common stiltbug
Berytinus minor is a stilt bug (family Berytidae) native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia that has been introduced to North America. The species exhibits wing polymorphism, occurring in both long-winged and short-winged forms with associated morphological differences in the pronotum. It is strongly associated with white clover (Trifolium repens) as a food plant and has been studied in detail at introduced populations in New York State.
Gampsocorinae
stilt bugs
Gampsocorinae is a subfamily of stilt bugs (family Berytidae) established by Southwood & Leston in 1959. It contains approximately 60 described species distributed across two tribes: Gampsocorini and Hoplinini. Members are characterized by their elongated, slender legs that give the group its common name. The subfamily has been documented in multiple global databases including ITIS, Catalogue of Life, and GBIF.
Gampsocoris
stilt bugs
Gampsocoris is the type genus of the subfamily Gampsocorinae and tribe Gampsocorini within the stilt bug family Berytidae. Species in this genus are predominantly recorded from Europe and Africa. In Poland, at least two species occur: G. punctipes and G. culicinus, with the latter having a limited distribution suggesting recent immigration. The genus comprises approximately 15 described species.
Jalysus
stilt bugs
Jalysus is a genus of stilt bugs in the family Berytidae, comprising approximately 12 described species. These insects are characterized by their exceptionally long, slender legs and antennae. Species within this genus exhibit diverse feeding habits, ranging from generalist herbivores to omnivores that consume both plant material and small arthropod prey. Some species are significant agricultural pests, particularly of tomatoes, while others serve as biological control agents by preying on pest eggs and soft-bodied insects.
Neoneides muticus
Neoneides muticus is a species of stilt bug in the family Berytidae. It is found across North America, with records from Canada, the United States, and Mexico. The species was originally described by Say in 1832 under the basionym Berytus muticus. Stilt bugs in this family are characterized by their elongated, slender legs and typically inhabit vegetation in various terrestrial habitats.
Oedalocanthus
Oedalocanthus is a genus of stilt bugs in the family Berytidae, established by Henry in 1996. It belongs to the subfamily Gampsocorinae and tribe Hoplinini. Members of this genus are characterized by their elongated, slender body form typical of stilt bugs, with extremely long legs adapted for life on vegetation. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with very few observations recorded.
Oedalocanthus ornatus
Oedalocanthus ornatus is a species of stilt bug in the family Berytidae, described by Henry in 1996. It belongs to the subfamily Gampsocorinae and tribe Hoplinini. The species is characterized by its elongated, slender body form typical of stilt bugs, with notably long legs. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases, suggesting it is either rare, cryptic, or restricted to specific habitats.
Pronotacantha annulata
Pronotacantha annulata is a species of stilt bug in the family Berytidae, first described by Uhler in 1893. It is found in Central America and North America, with documented occurrences in the southwestern United States (Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah) and northern Mexico (Baja California Sur, Chihuahua, Durango, Sonora). As a member of the Berytidae, it possesses the characteristic elongated legs and slender body form typical of stilt bugs.