''Pseudotheraptus'' is a genus of
true bugs
Hemiptera (; ) is an order of insects, commonly called true bugs, comprising over 80,000 species within groups such as the cicadas, aphids, planthoppers, leafhoppers, assassin bugs, bed bugs, and shield bugs. They range in size from to aroun ...
belonging to the family
Coreidae.
The species of this genus are found in Africa.
Species:
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Pseudotheraptus devastans''
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Pseudotheraptus ugandae''
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Pseudotheraptus wayi
''Pseudotheraptus wayi'', the coconut bug, is a species of leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae. It is a pest of coconut in East Africa.
Distribution
''P. wayi'' is found in tropical and subtropical Africa, its range including Côte d'Ivoire, ...
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References
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Hemiptera of Africa
Coreidae