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August 15, 2025PLoS ONEOpen Access

Hidden diversity in neglected structures: A morphological study of the terminalia of Limnocoris Stål, 1860 (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Naucoridae), with descriptions of two new species from Brazil and taxonomic notes

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RCRAFAEL P. R. CANEJOHRHIGOR D. D. RODRIGUESFMFelipe Ferraz Figueiredo Moreira

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Morphological analysis reveals new species and diversity in terminalia of Limnocoris in Brazil, indicating taxonomic insights.

Key Points

  • This study identifies two new species of Limnocoris, enhancing understanding of their morphology and diversity.
  • Key findings include detailed descriptions of the female terminalia for 28 species, shedding light on previously overlooked structures.
  • Observational analysis focuses on the morphological traits of Limnocoris male genital capsules and female terminalia across species.
  • Results support the need for further taxonomic revisions in the Naucoridae family, revealing hidden diversity in these insects.

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CANEJO et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a365600a429f797332b5dahttps://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0328868
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