Hesperocimex coloradensis

List, 1925

Colorado Bed Bug

Hesperocimex coloradensis, commonly known as the Colorado bed bug, is a of bed bug in the Cimicidae. It was described by List in 1925. The species occurs in Central America and North America, though detailed biological information remains limited.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hesperocimex coloradensis: /hɛsˌpɛroʊˈsaɪmɛks kəˌlɒrəˈdɛnsɪs/

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Distribution

Central America and North America. Distribution records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.

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Taxonomic note

Hesperocimex coloradensis is placed in the Haematosiphoninae within Cimicidae. The Hesperocimex includes associated with bird and bat , though specific host records for H. coloradensis are not documented in available sources.

Data limitations

This is represented by only 5 observations on iNaturalist as of source date, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported. Published biological and ecological data are sparse.

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