Merocoris (Corynocoris) distinctus Dallas, 1852 (Coreidae: Meropachyinae: Merocorini): first record for Costa Rica with a unique case of thanatosis - (2024)

Acessos: 45

Andrey J. Peraza-Sánchez

Volume: 6 - Issue: 0

Resumo. The first record of Merocoris (Corynocoris) distinctus Dallas, 1852 (Coreidae: Meropachyinae: Merocorini) for Costa Rica here presented, thereby expanding its geographical distribution. Additionally, a unique case of thanatological behavior in this bug is documented, providing a new contribution to its biological understanding.

Keywords: Coreoidea, geographical distribution, behavior, defense mechanism, thanatological behavior

Idioma: English

Registro: 2024-11-05 19:57:54

https://www.entomologicalcommunications.org/index.php/entcom/article/view/398

10.37486/2675-1305.ec06013