The Stenopodainae (Hemiptera, Heteroptera) of Argentina

Abstract

In Argentina, 10 genera and 33 species of Stenopodainae (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) have been recorded. Diagnoses of the genera, subgenera and species are given, and an illustrated key to genera is provided. Six species are new records for Argentina and an additional seven species represent new records for provinces.

Occurrence of Stenopoda spinulosa Giacchi, 1969 (Hemiptera, Reduviidae, Stenopodainae) in Brazil

“…It is an insect that can be useful to control the dreaded barnacles. They are not safe but can cause edema, allergy, pain, and inflammation, and it is recommended that you wash when you get a bite so that you do not [1][2][3][4][5][6][7].…”

“…The genus Stenopoda comprises in Brazil 14 species described being the most important Stenopoda cinerea Laporte, 1833, and Stenopoda guaranitica Giacchi, 1969, are new records for the state Rio Grande do Sul [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].…”

“…Face: first article of the general color, the remaining two dark brown. Pronotum lateral edges with simple setiferous processes of conical shape, with hairs generally shorter than the tubercle [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9].…”

“…Most assassin bugs are generalist predators, meaning they prey on different prey. They often lie in wait and attack even small flying insects [1][2][3][4][5].…”

“…The elongated and incrassate scapus is also an important subfamily character. Many species of this subfamily are endemic to tropical rainforests, and some smear their forelegs with sticky, plant-derived resin, to aid in prey capture [1][2][3][4][5][6].…”