Wings or hemelytra? brief considerations on terminology in studies with Triatominae (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae)

Abstract The epidemiological significance and biological character of Triatominae are frequently explored, but errors in morphological terminology are common. We discuss the importance of using morphological terminology correctly. The incorrect use of the term "wing" to describe the hemelytron in the study of Triatominae is pointed out. The correct and standard use of the term hemelytron (pl. hemelytra) to describe the forewings is suggested.

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Main Authors: Belintani,Tiago, Fernandes Paiva,Vinicius, Oliveira,Jader, Gil-Santana,Hélcio, Aristeu Da Rosa,Joao
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Sociedad Chilena de Entomología 2021
Online Access:http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0718-89942021000400669
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