Leptoschema protractum

Leptoschema protractum is a of in the Lygaeidae. It belongs to a characterized by elongated body forms relative to many lygaeids. The species is part of a group of true bugs associated with particular plants and in its native range. Records indicate it occurs in the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Leptoschema protractum: /lɛptoʊˈskiːmə proʊˈtræktəm/

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Distribution

Southwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas) and northern Mexico.

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