Global Biogeography of Predatory Stink Bugs (Pentatomidae: Asopinae): Richness, Endemism and Regionalization.

ABSTRACT: Asopinae is a globally distributed subfamily of Pentatomidae, encompassing 65 genera and over 300 known species. Most asopines are generalist predators, making them valuable for the biological control of agricultural pests. Although the subfamily has a wide global range, most genera are region-specific. To date, no database has consolidated collection sites or provided organized, updated distributional records for these predatory stink bugs. Here, we aim to build a web interactive database after compiling distribution data for Asopinae species across all continents except Antarctica, using taxonomic revisions, regional lists, catalogues, and specimen collections. Our study also examines global patterns of taxonomic richness using multiple analytical units, including political boundaries, b

SUBMITTER: Roell T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12833490 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature