Review of the Genus Mictis (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Coreidae: Coreinae) from China, with Description of a New Species

Species of the genus <i>Mictis</i> Leach, 1814, notable for their large body size and wide distribution, have attracted significant attention in physiological and phylogenetic studies. However, taxonomic issues surrounding these insects have long been overlooked, with the validity and taxonomic status of several species remaining unresolved. This study systematically reviews the nomenclatural and taxonomic issues of the genus <i>Mictis</i> within China, resulting in the proposal of two new synonyms and one new combination: <i>Mictis serina</i> (Dallas, 1852) = <i>Mictis fuscipes</i> (Hsiao, 1963) <b>syn. n.</b>, <i>Mictis longicornis</i> (Westwood, 1842) = <i>Mictis tuberosa</i> (Hsiao, 1965) <b>syn. n.</b>, and <i>Ochrochira falloui</i> (Reuter, 1888) <b>comb. n.</b> All known <i>Mictis</i> species from the region are diagnosed, and a new species, <i>Mictis arcuata</i><b>sp. n.</b>, is described. An identification key and DNA barcoding data for the <i>Mictis</i> species are provided. The intra-specific chromatic variation and distribution of the genus are also discussed.