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Leptocoris
''Leptocoris'' is the largest genus of the soapberry bug subfamily. The 41 species of this genus are distributed throughout Africa, South Asia, and Oceania and are thought to have originated in Africa, where the greatest diversity of ''Leptocoris'' species are found. Members of this genus are large-bodied and have short, wide pronota; they are similar in appearance to the New World genus ''Jadera'' (of which there is no range overlap). ''Leptocoris'' species can be easily distinguished from the small, slender ''Boisea'' (of which there is substantial range overlap). The Australian '' Leptocoris tagalicus'' has been studied for its ability to rapidly adapt to invasive hosts (e.g. balloon vine) and is seen as a possible means of biocontrol for environmental weeds.Carroll, S.P., Loye, J.E., Dingle, H., et al. (2005): And the beak shall inherit - evolution in response to invasion. Ecology Letters, 8, 944-951. The southeast Asian species ''Leptocoris vicinus'' is common in urban set ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leptocoris Isolatus
''Leptocoris'' is the largest genus of the soapberry bug subfamily. The 41 species of this genus are distributed throughout Africa, South Asia, and Oceania and are thought to have originated in Africa, where the greatest diversity of ''Leptocoris'' species are found. Members of this genus are large-bodied and have short, wide pronota; they are similar in appearance to the New World genus ''Jadera'' (of which there is no range overlap). ''Leptocoris'' species can be easily distinguished from the small, slender ''Boisea ''Boisea'' is the least speciose genus of the soapberry bug subfamily. Members of this genus are found in North America, India, and Africa. Unlike other serinethine genera, the distribution of ''Boisea'' is very patchy; it is speculated that it ...'' (of which there is substantial range overlap). The Australian '' Leptocoris tagalicus'' has been studied for its ability to rapidly adapt to invasive hosts (e.g. balloon vine) and is seen as a possible means of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |