Family Ceratocombidae

Classification · Size · Identification · Habitat · Remarks · See Also · Internet References

Classification

Kingdom Animalia (Animals)

Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class Insecta (Insects)

Order Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)

Suborder Heteroptera (True Bugs)

Family Ceratocombidae

Size

3mm or less

Identification

Antennal segments 3 and 4 quite hairy or bristle-covered.

Habitat

Ground dwelling in moist habitats.

Remarks

Nymphs have been taken by sifting shredded mosses.

See Also

Dipsocoroidea, the superfamily containing this family

Internet References

http://www.lucidcentral.com/keys/lwrrdc/public/Aquatics/anhemi/html/HEM8.htm

Contributed by Jim McClarin on 6 December, 2006 - 4:14pm
Last updated 6 December, 2006 - 11:20pm

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