Cassidine-beetle-predator
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Stiretrus
anchor stink bugs
Stiretrus is a genus of predatory stink bugs in the subfamily Asopinae, family Pentatomidae. Species occur in the Americas, with records from North America (USA, Canada) and South America (Brazil, Suriname). The genus includes at least eight described species, with S. anchorago (anchor stink bug) being among the better known. Members are predators of other insects, with documented specialization on cassidine beetles (Chrysomelidae) in some species. Some species exhibit striking color polymorphism and possible mimicry with their prey.