Niesthreini
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Arhyssus confusus
Arhyssus confusus is a species of scentless plant bug in the family Rhopalidae, described by Chopra in 1968. The genus Arhyssus belongs to the tribe Niesthreini within the subfamily Rhopalinae. Distribution records indicate presence in Arizona and broader North American and Middle American regions. This species is a true bug in the order Hemiptera, characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of the suborder Heteroptera.
Niesthrea
scentless plant bugs, hibiscus scentless plant bugs
Niesthrea is a genus of scentless plant bugs in the family Rhopalidae, tribe Niesthreini. The genus comprises approximately 20 described species distributed primarily in the New World, from the United States through Central and South America. Species in this genus are associated with plants in the family Malvaceae, with some species serving as important biological control agents against agricultural weeds such as velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti). The best-studied species, Niesthrea louisianica, exhibits striking orange, black, and white coloration and has been extensively investigated for its potential in integrated pest management programs.