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Fam. Coreidae

Photo by Benno Ibold
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Description:

Coreidae is a large family of predominantly herbivorous insects that belong in the hemipteran suborder Heteroptera. There are more than 1,800 species in over 250 genera. They vary in size from 7 to 45 mm, making the larger species some of the biggest heteropterans. The body shape of coreids is quite variable, with some species broadly oval while others are slender. Coreids are found throughout the world but most species are found in the tropics and subtropics.

Habitat:

Flatlands of Bali, on bushes

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PublishedAugust 17, 2013

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