Tessaratomidae
Tessaratomidae is a family of true bugs. It contains about 240 species of large bugs divided into 3 subfamilies and 56 genera.
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- Description
- Ecology
- Life cycle
- Maternal care
- Defenses
- Natural enemies
- Economic significance
- As food
- As agricultural pests
- Classification and distribution
- [[Natalicolinae]]
- [[Oncomerinae]]
- [[Tessaratominae]]
- Evolution
- Fossil record
- Phylogeny
- See also
- References
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Tessaratomidae is a family of true bugs. It contains about 240 species of large bugs divided into 3 subfamilies and 56 genera.
Tessaratomids resemble large stink bugs (family Pentatomidae) and are sometimes quite colorful. Most tessaratomids are Old World, with only three species known from the Neotropics. Some members of Tessaratomidae exhibit paternal care of eggs and offspring. The defensive chemicals of certain species can cause significant damage if they come into contact with human skin; they may also cause temporary blindness.