Fitchia spinosula

Stål, 1872

Fitchia spinosula is a of assassin bug in the Reduviidae, first described by Carl Stål in 1872. It belongs to the Harpactorinae, a diverse group of predatory true bugs. The species is known from North America, with records primarily from the western Nearctic region. Like other reduviids, it is presumed to be predatory, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Fitchia spinosula: /ˈfɪtʃ.i.ə spɪˈnoʊ.suː.lə/

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Distribution

North America, specifically the western Nearctic region excluding Beringia, with presence confirmed in California.

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Taxonomic placement

Placed in tribe Harpactorini within Harpactorinae based on Catalogue of Life classification.

Observation records

As of source data compilation, 19 observation records exist on iNaturalist.

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