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Pseudatelus

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Pseudatelus
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Pseudatelus is a genus of shield bugs of the family Pentatomidae. Currently placed in the tribe Halyini,[1] McPherson's overview of the Pentatomoidea suggested it may be better placed into the Memmiini.[2]

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Description

Pseudatelus bugs range from 14 to 20 millimetres (0.55 to 0.79 in) depending on the species. The bugs have a typical shield shape body. They are usually from brown to dark brown in colour, with triangular-shaped scutellum.

On female Pseudatelus bugs, the abdominal venter is almost entirely covered by a large, hair-covered opaque area. The long hairs on these areas may accumulate a waxy secretion.[2]

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Species

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Pseudatelus nymph

The genus contains the following species:

  • Pseudatelus latus
  • Pseudatelus limatus
  • Pseudatelus obscurus
  • Pseudatelus spinulosus (Palisot de Beauvois, 1807)
  • Pseudatelus sticticus

References

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