Sinea incognita

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Heteroptera
Infraorder: Cimicomorpha
Family: Reduviidae
Subfamily: Harpactorinae
Tribe: Harpactorini
Genus: Sinea
Species: incognita

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Sinea incognita: /ˈsaɪ.ni.ə ɪŋˈkɒɡ.nɪ.tə/

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Summary

Sinea incognita is a species of assassin bug found primarily in the southeastern United States, characterized by its distinct spines on the pronotal lobes and brachypterous males and females. It is part of a New World genus containing 13 species.

Physical Characteristics

6.9‒9.3 mm in size with distinct spines on both the anterior and posterior pronotal lobe. Males and most females are brachypterous.

Identification Tips

The presence of distinct spines on the pronotal lobes distinguishes it from similar species (S. complexa & S. integra) which are found in the western United States.

Habitat

Found in the southeastern United States, particularly in areas from Maryland and Georgia to Kansas and Texas.

Distribution

Southeastern United States (MD‒GA to KS‒TX).

Diet

Insectivorous as an assassin bug; preys on other insects.

Ecosystem Role

As a predator of other insects, it helps in controlling pest populations.

Evolution

Sinea is a genus within the subfamily Harpactorinae, consisting of 13 described species primarily from the Southwestern US and Central America.