Xylocoridea is a monotypic genus of exclusively European flower bugs in the tribe Dufouriellini, erected by Odo Reuter in 1876. The "xylo-" prefix indicates that these insects are associated with wood.
Species The single species Xylocoridea brevipennis Reuter, 1876BioLib.cz: genus Xylocoridea Reuter, 1876 (retrieved 11 April 2022) is recorded from Europe including: France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy and the British Isles (mostly southern England).Southwood TRE, Leston D (1959) Land and Water Bugs of the British Isles Warne.GBIF: Xylocoridea Reuter, 1876 (retrieved 11 April 2022) This species is commonly found under bark in deciduous and coniferous woodland, with recorded trees including: Pinus, Platanus and Tilia.BRC Database of Insects and their Food Plants: Xylocoridea Reuter (retrieved 11 April 2022)
See also List of heteropteran bugs recorded in Britain
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