Hemiptera19 species

Family Velvety Shore Bugs (Ochteridae)

Ochteridae is a family in the order Hemiptera. Browse 19 named species recorded in this family, or open an individual profile for its available identification and natural-history information.

Species in Ochteridae (19)

Ochterus banksi

Identification: pronotal collar smooth, lacking teeth; lobe present near inner side of the flattened part of pronotum

Ochterus perbosci

Identification: Anterior angles of pronotum with pointed projections; a series of yellow spots run along the edge of the hemelytra

Ochterus rotundus 0

Ochterus rotundus

Identification: easily recognized by the combination of: rotund, broadly ovate body; brilliant green frons with purple overtones; and broadly orange brown hemelytral margins, each with 6 prominent transverse lavender flecks