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THE STILT BUGS (HETEROPTERA: BERYTIDAE) OF CANADA

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 May 2012

G.G.E. Scudder
G.G.E. Scudder
Affiliation:
Department of Zoology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6T 2A9
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Abstract

Five species of Berytidae are reported to occur in Canada, Acanthophysa echinata Uhler being recorded for the first time. A key for identification, descriptions, a summary of the distribution, and notes on the biology are given.

Résumé

Cinq espèces de Berytidae ont été signalées au Canada, Acanthophysa echinata Uhler étant constatée pour la première fois. Une clé d’identification, les descriptions, un résumé de la distribution, et des rapports biologiques ont été donnés.

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The Canadian Entomologist , Volume 123 , Issue 3 , June 1991 , pp. 425 - 438
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Copyright © Entomological Society of Canada 1991

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