Hebrus buenoi
Drake & Harris, 1943
Bueno's velvet water bug
Hebrus buenoi is a of velvet water bug in the Hebridae, first described by Drake & Harris in 1943. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. Two are recognized: H. b. buenoi and H. b. furvus. As a member of the velvet water bugs, it belongs to a group of small, semi-aquatic predatory insects that inhabit moist environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hebrus buenoi: //ˈhɛbrʊs ˈbweɪnoʊ.aɪ//
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Habitat
Moist, semi-aquatic environments typical of velvet water bugs, including wet substrates, saturated moss, and the margins of ponds and streams where surface water films or high humidity persist.
Distribution
Central America and North America. Distribution records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.
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Subspecies
Two are recognized: Hebrus buenoi buenoi Drake & Harris, 1943 (nominate subspecies) and Hebrus buenoi furvus J. Polhemus & Chapman, 1970.
Etymology
The specific epithet 'buenoi' honors entomologist J. R. de la Torre Bueno, a prominent figure in Hemiptera . The 'Bueno's velvet water bug' reflects this dedication.