Dysdercus papuensis Distant is redescribed in detail with special reference to its metathoracic scent auricle and female genitalia
including spermatheca. In this light the species is compared with its closest allies and its phylogenetic relationship is also briefly
discussed.
Imtiaz Ahmad, Syed Salahuddin Qadri. (2007) NEW STATUS AND REDESCRIPTION OF DYSDERCUS PAPUENSIS DISTANT (HEMIPTERA: PYRRHOCORIDAE) WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ITS UNKNOWM FEMALE GENITALIA AND PHYLOGENETIC RELATIONSHIP, , Volume 4, Issue 2&3.