147a (146a).    Absence of pad-like arolium at base of each tarsal claw, of if present, fore legs are

                       modified for grasping prey (raptorial)................................................................................…...... 148

 

 

147b.    Pad-like arolium present; membrane of hemelytron with only 4-5 veins (Figs.A-B)

            (predatory & phytophagous).......................................................(Hemiptera / Heteroptera)  Lygaeidae

 

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                                              A                                                   B