Entomological Communications (Jun 2024)

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

  • Andrey J. Peraza-Sánchez

DOI
https://doi.org/10.37486/2675-1305.ec06013
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 6

Abstract

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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.

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