Diaditus tejanus

Giacchi, 1980

Diaditus tejanus is a of assassin bug described by Giacchi in 1980. It belongs to the Stenopodainae within the Reduviidae. The species has been documented in both North America and Central America, with recent studies expanding known distribution records within America north of Mexico.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Diaditus tejanus: /dɪˈadɪtʊs tɛˈjanʊs/

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Identification

Distinguished from congeneric including D. semicolon through diagnostic morphological characters; specific distinguishing features are documented in taxonomic literature with accompanying images.

Distribution

Found in Central America and North America; distribution records have been expanded north of Mexico based on recent collections.

Similar Taxa

  • Diaditus semicolonSimilar congeneric requiring diagnostic differentiation based on morphological characters

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Taxonomic history

Described by Giacchi in 1980; subsequent research has clarified distribution boundaries and provided diagnostic tools for identification within the .

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