Phylogenetic analysis and revision of subfamily classification of Belostomatidae genera (Insecta: Heteroptera: Nepomorpha)

Recent investigations into relationships among the cosmopolitan Belostomatidae have led to recognition of the Belostomatinae, Horvathiniinae and Lethocerinae clades. Here we investigate the relationships among the genera of this family (with Appasus, Benacus and Kirkaldyia now resurrected, and three fossils: Cratonepa, Iberonepa and Lethocerus vetus) by including modifications or clarifications of both somatic and genitalic characters (including...