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Chilocoris
burrower bugs
Chilocoris is a genus of burrower bugs (family Cydnidae) in the order Hemiptera. The genus has an Afrotropical distribution, with species recorded in South Africa, Gabon, and Guinea-Bissau. Some species exhibit trogloxenic behavior, occurring in caves but not restricted to them. At least one species, Chilocoris capensis, has been collected in association with fallen figs of Ficus sur.
Cydninae
burrower bugs, burrowing bugs
Cydninae is the largest and most diverse subfamily of burrower bugs (family Cydnidae), comprising approximately 11 genera and at least 40 described species worldwide. Members are characterized by their subterranean lifestyle and burrowing adaptations. The subfamily includes two recognized tribes, Cydnini and Geotomini. Several species are considered agricultural pests due to their feeding habits on crop plants and seeds.