Thyreocorinae
insect subfamily
Also known as: negro bug
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The subfamily Thyreocorinae, sometimes classified as the family Thyreocoridae, consists of insects commonly known as thyreocorids or formerly negro bugs. These true bugs resemble beetles and are typically shiny black, though some may have green or blue tinges. They are smaller than burrower bugs and are found on vegetation, flowers, and fruits, particularly raspberries. When handled, they emit an unpleasant odor. An example is Thyreocoris pulicarius, a celery pest measuring 3 mm long with white stripes.12
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