New data on the distribution of the assassin bug Zelus renardii (Kolenati, 1857) (Heteroptera: Reduviidae) in South America, and first teratosis for the species
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First record of the assassin bug Zelus renardii in Bolivia is provided. The record is based on specimens from Cochabamba. Additionally its first occurrence in the Argentinean province of Chubut from the locality of Chubut. The first teratological case in the species is described belonging to an unilateral atrophy in the right mesothoracic leg. It is concluded that the malformation can be caused by a femoral injury during a nymphal stage. Importance of the new record and teratoses are commented and discussed.
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