How to Identify Coreidae

Coreidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Hemiptera, class Insecta. The family contains 188 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Coreidae Species

How to identify Thasus neocalifornicus Brailovsky & Barrera, 1994

Thasus neocalifornicus Brailovsky & Barrera, 1994

Thasus neocalifornicus Brailovsky & Barrera, 1994

Thasus neocalifornicus is the largest terrestrial heteropteran, found in the sou…

How to identify Leptoglossus gonagra (Fabricius, 1775)

Leptoglossus gonagra (Fabricius, 1775)

Leptoglossus gonagra (Fabricius, 1775)

Leptoglossus gonagra is a widespread leaf-footed plant bug that feeds on many cu…

How to identify Namacus annulicornis Stål, 1870

Namacus annulicornis Stål, 1870

Namacus annulicornis Stål, 1870

Namacus annulicornis is a leaf-footed bug species in Coreidae found in Central a…

How to identify Acanthocephala alata (Burmeister, 1835)

Acanthocephala alata (Burmeister, 1835)

Acanthocephala alata (Burmeister, 1835)

Acanthocephala alata is a leaf-footed bug in Coreidae, native to Mexico, ranging…

How to identify Molipteryx fuliginosa (Uhler, 1860)

Molipteryx fuliginosa (Uhler, 1860)

Molipteryx fuliginosa (Uhler, 1860)

Molipteryx fuliginosa is a species of squash bug found in Japan and Southeastern…

How to identify Althos obscurator (Fabricius, 1803)

Althos obscurator (Fabricius, 1803)

Althos obscurator (Fabricius, 1803)

Althos obscurator is a leaf-footed bug species found across the Americas and the…

How to identify Syromastus rhombeus (Linnaeus, 1767)

Syromastus rhombeus (Linnaeus, 1767)

Syromastus rhombeus (Linnaeus, 1767)

Syromastus rhombeus, the rhombic leatherbug, is a European bug species in Coreid…

How to identify Chariesterus antennator (Fabricius, 1803)

Chariesterus antennator (Fabricius, 1803)

Chariesterus antennator (Fabricius, 1803)

Chariesterus antennator, the euphorbia bug, is a leaf-footed bug found in North …

How to identify Mictis profana (Fabricius, 1803)

Mictis profana (Fabricius, 1803)

Mictis profana (Fabricius, 1803)

Mictis profana is a polyphagous insect that is a minor pest and a useful biologi…

How to identify Leptoglossus corculus (Say, 1832)

Leptoglossus corculus (Say, 1832)

Leptoglossus corculus (Say, 1832)

Leptoglossus corculus, the leaf-footed pine seed bug, is a coreid leaf-footed bu…

How to identify Coreus marginatus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Coreus marginatus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Coreus marginatus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Coreus marginatus, the dock bug, is a coreid bug with a range covering parts of …

How to identify Anasa tristis (De Geer, 1773)

Anasa tristis (De Geer, 1773)

Anasa tristis (De Geer, 1773)

Anasa tristis is an insect with distinct adult traits and a variable life cycle …

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Coreidae?

Coreidae animals belong to the Hemiptera order in the Animalia kingdom. They have a stout body shape, and their base color ranges from grey to brown, with a distinct cream or yellow saltire marking on the back. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Coreidae?

Coreidae is classified in the order Hemiptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. Adults have long legs, and the shoulder regions of their pronotum extend into short spines, a feature also present in older nymphs.

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