Mirids (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Miridae) feed upon a wide variety of cultivated and wild
plants and can be economically important crop pests. They have traditionally been …

This chapter presents an overview of the seven infraorders and the 91 currently recognized
families of Heteroptera. For each family, it provides a brief diagnosis, selected information on …

Sticky plants—those having glandular trichomes (hairs) that produce adhesive, viscous
exudates—can impede the movement of, and entrap, generalist insects. Disparate arthropod …

Diagnose. Insetos hemimetábolos, terrestres, aquáticos ou semiaquáticos. Variam de 0, 5 a
130 mm de comprimento. A coloração geralmente é uniforme, inconspícua, porém há …

During the last few years, DNA barcoding has become an efficient method for the
identification of species. In the case of insects, most published DNA barcoding studies focus …

More than 95% of phytophagous true bug (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) species belong to four
superfamilies: Miroidea (Cimicomorpha), Pentatomoidea, Coreoidea, and Lygaeoidea (all …

Insects are key components of urban ecological networks and are greatly impacted by
anthropogenic activities. Yet, few studies have examined how insect functional groups …

Apolygus lucorum (Miridae) is an omnivorous pest that occurs worldwide and is notorious for
the serious damage it causes to various crops and substantial economic losses. Although …

Understanding large-scale biodiversity patterns and underlying mechanisms during the
formation process is essential for guiding conservation efforts. However, previous studies on …

Abstract Background Adelphocoris suturalis (Hemiptera: Miridae) is a notorious agricultural
pest, which causes serious economic losses to a diverse range of agricultural crops around …