Lentireduvius, a new genus of Peiratinae from Brazil, with a key to the New World genera (Hemiptera: Reduviidae)

Wanzhi Cai, Steven J. Taylor

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Abstract

Lentireduvius Cai & Taylor, new genus, and one new species, L. brasiliensis Cai & Taylor, are described in the subfamily Peiratinae based on a single male specimen from Brazil. The dorsal habitus, antennal segments, male genitalia, and other diagnostic morphological features are illustrated with 25 figures. A key to the genera of Peiratinae of the Western Hemisphere is provided.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)51-60
Number of pages10
JournalZootaxa
Issue number1360
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 20 2006

Keywords

  • Brazil
  • Lentireduvius
  • New genus
  • New species
  • Peiratinae
  • Reduviidae
  • Taxonomy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
  • Animal Science and Zoology

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