First Arkansas records of the true bugs Lasiochilus hirtellus (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Lasiochilidae) and Physopleurella mundula (Anthocoridae).

Authors

• S. W. Chordas III, Ohio State University, ColumbusFollow
• R. Tumlison, Henderson State University, ArkadelphiaFollow

Keywords

Hemiptera, Lasiochilus hirtellus, Physopleurella mundula, Arkansas distribution, New state records

Abstract

We report 2 uncommon species of true bugs (Hemiptera: Heteroptera), Lasiochilus hirtellus (Lasiochilidae) and Physopleurella mundula (Anthocoridae), for the first time from Arkansas. This includes the first report of the family Lasiochilidae for Arkansas. Both species were captured in UV light traps set in Clark County. We discuss identification, provide digital images of the voucher specimens and include updated distribution maps (north of Mexico) for both species. With the addition of these 2 species, there are now a total of 7 anthocorid species, among the 3 bug families Lasiochilidae, Anthocoridae and Lytocoridae, known for Arkansas.

Recommended Citation

Chordas, S. W. III and Tumlison, R. (2026) "First Arkansas records of the true bugs Lasiochilus hirtellus (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Lasiochilidae) and Physopleurella mundula (Anthocoridae).," Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science: Vol. 79, Article 14.

Available at: https://scholarworks.uark.edu/jaas/vol79/iss1/14