Subfamily Lygaeinae

the most diverse lygaeid subfamily, with 45 spp. in 8 genera in our area(1), 640 spp. in ~60 genera total(2)

Pronotum, scutellum, and hemelytra without punctation. Central area of scutellum separated from posterior edge of pronotum by a distinct transverse depression. Color usually black with red markings. Claval region of hemelytra forming a median commissure. Apical margin of corium striaght. Hemelytral membrane usually dark in color (3).

worldwide and throughout NA; most diverse in the tropics(2)

often associated with members of Asclepiadaceae and Apocyanaceae; some probably feed on cast seeds(2)

often have aposematic colouration and are probably associated with Müllerian mimicry complexes involving other pentatomomorphs(2)