A new genus and four new species of Deraeocorini (Insecta: Hemiptera: Miridae: Deraeocorinae) from New Zealand, with notes on other species: Tuhinga 17

Tuhinga 17: 27 - 38

ABSTRACT: The new genus Poecilomiris and four new species, Poecilomiris longirostris, P. planus, Romna pallescens and R. rubisura, are described and illustrated. Revised keys to the genera of Deraeocorini in New Zealand, and to 14 species of Romna Kirkaldy, 1906, are provided. Four genera and 18 species in the tribe Deraeocorini are now known from New Zealand.

KEYWORDS:  Hemiptera; Miridae; Deraeocorinae; Deraeocorini; systematics; new taxa; keys; colour photos; eggs; economic importance.