Merocoris (Corynocoris) distinctus Dallas, 1852 (Coreidae: Meropachyinae: Merocorini): first record for Costa Rica with a unique case of thanatosis

Andrey J. Peraza-Sánchez

doi:10.37486/2675-1305.ec06013

Authors

Andrey J. Peraza-Sánchez Universidad Estatal a Distancia (UNED), Alajuela, Costa Rica https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1940-3673

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37486/2675-1305.ec06013

Keywords:

Coreoidea, geographical distribution, behavior, defense mechanism, thanatological behavior

Abstract

The first record of Merocoris (Corynocoris) distinctus Dallas, 1852 (Coreidae: Meropachyinae: Merocorini) for Costa Rica here presented, thereby expanding its geographical distribution. Additionally, a unique case of thanatological behavior in this bug is documented, providing a new contribution to its biological understanding.

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