First report of Xenobates indicus Jehamalar, Dash & Samuel, 2024 (Hemiptera: Veliidae) from the mangrove forest of Kerala, India

Abstract : Xenobates indicus Jehamalar, Dash & Samuel, 2024 is a mangrove bug, which belonging to the subfamily Haloveliinae and family Veliidae. The current study reported this species for the first time from Kerala State, India. The distribution data along with description of this species is provided.
Keyword : Hemiptera, Heteroptera, aquatic bugs, Kerala
Author(s) : Ranjini, S.
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Published Issue : 2025 Vol. 20 Number 1


2025 Vol. 20 Number 1