Pilophorus crassipes
Heidemann, 1892
Pilophorus crassipes is a plant bug in the Miridae, described by Heidemann in 1892. It occurs in eastern North America and Central America. The Pilophorus includes species known for -mimicking appearance, though specific traits for P. crassipes are not well documented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pilophorus crassipes: //pɪˈlɒfərəs ˈkræsɪpiːz//
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Distribution
Eastern North America (USA: Colorado, Georgia, Minnesota, New York, Washington DC, West Virginia) and Central America.
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'crassipes' (meaning 'thick-footed') is shared with unrelated in other , including the Trigona crassipes and the assassin bug Apiomerus crassipes, which can cause confusion in literature searches. These are distinct species in different orders (Hymenoptera and Hemiptera respectively).
Data limitations
Available sources provide only basic taxonomic and distribution data. No peer-reviewed studies specifically addressing the , , or of P. crassipes were found in the provided context.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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