First record of Metatropis rufescens (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Berytidae) from Turkey

Abstract

The stilt bug Metatropis rufescens (Herrich-Schaeff er, 1835) (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Berytidae) is reported as a new record for Turkey and also represents the fi rst record of the tribe Metatropini Henry, 1997 for the Turkish fauna. The specimens of the species were collected from its host plant, Circaea lutetiana L. (Onagraceae), in the forest area of Rize Province. The biology and habitat characteristics of the species are briefl y discussed. © TÜBİTAK.