Pseudatelus
# Pseudatelus

Pseudatelus is a genus of shield bugs of the family Pentatomidae. Currently placed in the tribe Halyini, McPherson's overview of the Pentatomoidea suggested it may be better placed into the Memmiini.

## Description

Pseudatelus bugs range from 14 to 20 millimetres (0.55 to 0.79 in) depending on the species. The bugs have a typical shield shape body. They are usually from brown to dark brown in colour, with triangular-shaped scutellum.

On female Pseudatelus bugs, the abdominal venter is almost entirely covered by a large, hair-covered opaque area. The long hairs on these areas may accumulate a waxy secretion.

## Species

The genus contains the following species:

* Pseudatelus latus
* Pseudatelus limatus
* Pseudatelus obscurus
* Pseudatelus spinulosus (Palisot de Beauvois, 1807)
* Pseudatelus sticticus
