Ambrysus occidentalis
La Rivers, 1951
Ambrysus occidentalis is a of creeping water bug in the Naucoridae, described by La Rivers in 1951. It is distributed across Central America and North America. As a member of Naucoridae, it is an aquatic true adapted to life in freshwater environments. A study on its mating has been published in the American Midland Naturalist, indicating research interest in its reproductive .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ambrysus occidentalis: /æmˈbɹaɪsəs ˌɒksɪˈdɛntəlɪs/
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Distribution
Central America and North America.
Behavior
Mating has been studied and documented in the scientific literature.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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