ANATOMY AND RELATIONSHIPS OF THAUMASTOCORIDAE (HEMIPTERA: CIMICOIDEA)

Abstract

Abstract The anatomy of Thaumastocoris australicus Kirkaldy is described and supports the relationship of the Thaumastocoridae to the Cimicoid families Cimicidae, Anthocoridae and Nabidae in the order named. The study further confirms Thaumastocoridae as a specialized taxon.