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 mm 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