It is found in South America, having been recorded in Brazil, Colombia, Bolivia, and Venezuela.
The Colombia record was taken from a “Palma Real” (Scheelea sp.
nov. (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Emesinae: Emesini) is described from French Guiana based on two male specimens.
Short taxonomical notes on Phasmatocoris praecellens (Bergroth, 1911) and Ph.
An updated key to the species of Phasmatocoris Breddin, 1904 is presented.