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Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies

2018, Vol. 6, Issue 1
Generic notes on the Assassin bugs of the Subfamily Harpactorinae (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) of Karnataka

Bhagyasree SN

Harpactorinae are the largest predaceous subfamily in the famiy Reduviidae with 2,800 described species. Examination of 629 specimens collected from various localities of Karnataka revealed the presence of relatively 24 genera under 3 tribe viz., Harpactorini Amyot and Serville, Raphidosomini Jennel and Tegeini Villiers. For the recorded genera, dichotomous identification keys, diagnostic characters and illustrations of the genus habitats were provided to facilitate the easy identification.
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How to cite this article:
Bhagyasree SN. Generic notes on the Assassin bugs of the Subfamily Harpactorinae (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) of Karnataka. J Entomol Zool Stud 2018;6(1):1366-1374.

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