Phloeidae
Family of insects
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Phloeidae is a family of true bugs belonging to the order Hemiptera.[1] They are commonly known as Neotropical bark bugs due to their South American distribution, cryptic coloration, and flattened body.[2]
| Phloeidae | |
|---|---|
| |
| Phloeophana longirostris nymph | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Family: | Phloeidae |
Distribution
Though these insects are found mainly in Brazil, some authors have reported their presence in French Guiana, Argentina, and Chile.[2] There is little evidence to support their presence in Chile, but various citizen science reports suggest their presence in French Guiana and Argentina.[2]