The broad objectives of the International Heteropterists’ Society (IHS) are to promote systematic, biogeographic, and biological studies of Heteroptera and to cultivate cooperative research among heteropterists throughout the world. The Society is organized and operated exclusively for scientific and educational purposes.

The Society holds a meeting every four years at locations around the world, where members give presentations on their work and discuss the directions of the Society. The Society’s website provides an online portal for distribution of information about bugs, including a world bibliography, taxon pages, and membership details.

Interested in joining the IHS? Read more about the Society and information on membership. You can also donate to the Student Travel Fund your contribution is very valuable!

We had an excellent presentation about the next Meeting in Thailand during the last Truebug Tuesday.

Follow the link to our Youtube channel to see it, and do not forget to explore the section about the Meeting. If you have any questions, contact the organizer Bob Sites (bugsinbangkok@gmail.com).

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The Journal of the International Heteropterists’ Society (JIHS) publishes manuscripts of high scientific quality on heteropteran systematics, taxonomy, morphology, biodiversity, biogeography, natural history, and conservation biology

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International Heteropterists' Society23 hours ago

New paper!

Lis J.A. et al.: "Sehiridae stat. nov., the Highly-Supported Monophylum Within the ‘Cydnoid’ Complex of Pentatomoid Families (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Pentatomoidea)".

Previous molecular and morphological analyses have suggested that the family Parastrachiidae and the subfamily Sehirinae of the family Cydnidae may be more closely related than previously thought. However, no conclusive study has yet been conducted to support their recognition as a monophyletic group within the superfamily Pentatomoidea. Our analyses identified a strongly supported clade comprising species of the subfamily Sehirinae and the family Parastrachiidae. Based on the results of the present study, together with previous research on mitochondrial and nuclear DNA sequences, secondary and tertiary structures of 18S rRNA, and morphological characters, the subfamily Sehirinae is elevated to family status (Sehiridae stat. nov.), with two subfamilies (Sehirinae and Parastrachiinae). Furthermore, the subfamily Sehirinae is divided into two well-defined monophyletic tribes, Sehirini and Ochetostethini, and the subfamily Parastrachiinae is divided into Parastrachiini and Dismegistini trib. nov.

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International Heteropterists' Society4 days ago

New paper!

Kim J., Taszakowski A. & Bartkowski L.: "Additional new species of the genus Pseudoloxops Kirkaldy, 1905 (Hemiptera: Miridae: Orthotylinae) from Southeast Asia".

Three new species of the orthotyline plant bug genus Pseudoloxops Kirkaldy, P. rosae sp. nov., P. banari sp. nov., and P. linnavuorii sp. nov. are described from Laos and Malaysia, expanding the known distribution of the genus in Southeast Asia. All three species are relatively large in size for the genus and can be readily distinguished by a combination of external morphological and male genital characters, which are documented in detail.

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International Heteropterists' Society4 days ago

And finally, we present the paper that closes the current issue of the Journal of the International Heteropterists’ Society:

Henry T.J. & Chérot F.: "In Memory of Diego Leonardo Carpintero (1961–2025): Biography, List of Publications, and Described Taxa."

We remain deeply saddened by the premature passing of our dear friend and colleague, Diego Leonardo Carpintero, who passed away on March 27, 2025...

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