New Species of American Larginae (Heteroptera: Largidae) and Keys to Known Species of <I>Largulus</I> and <I>Theraneis</I>

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  • Harry Brailovsky
  • Ernesto Barrera

Abstract

Four new species, Largulus refulgens (Greater Antilles: Jamaica), Theraneis saphisa (Ecuador) Theraneis napoana (Ecuador), and Theraneis furtiva (Panama) are described. New distribution data are provided for Theraneis petri Stehlik, Theraneis pulchra Distant, and Theraneis schuhi Stehlik. Theraneis isobel Hussey is synonymized with Theraneis pulchra Distant. Keys to the known species of Largulus and Theraneis are provided, along with dorsal illustrations and drawings of male genital capsules of some species.

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2008-06-01

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Literature Review Articles