Haeterius zelus
(Fall, 1917)
Haeterius zelus is a of clown in the . It was described by Fall in 1917. The species is known from North America, with records from California, USA. Like other members of the Haeterius, it is likely associated with , though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Haeterius zelus: //ˈhiːtɛriəs ˈziːləs//
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from California, USA.
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Taxonomic placement
Haeterius zelus belongs to the Haeteriinae within , a group commonly known as clown . The Haeterius is part of the tribe Haeteriini.
Data limitations
Available sources provide minimal information beyond basic taxonomic placement and geographic distribution. Detailed biological and ecological data for this appear to be lacking in the accessible literature.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
- Bug Eric: Sundew Assassin Bugs: Zelus
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