Stethorus Weise, 1885
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Subgenus Stethorus Weise, 1885
Diagnosis. The subgenus Stethorus can be differentiated from Allostethorus by the long and slender penis and the narrow, slender penis guide with a much shorter tegminal strut. Two species, S. ( S.) aptus Kapur and S. ( S.) gilvifrons Mulsant , are included here. Of these, S. aptus is frequently collected in the banana ecosystem in Tamil Nadu and is likely to be present on banana as well. Stethorus gilvifrons is widespread on many crops in the northern states of India and feeds on banana mites also, though it is not present in peninsular India.
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