Aradus apicalis

Van Duzee, 1920

Aradus apicalis is a flat bug described by Van Duzee in 1920. Flat bugs ( Aradidae) are small, cryptic insects that inhabit bark and dead wood . The species is known from North America, though specific details about its and remain limited in the available literature.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Aradus apicalis: /əˈreɪdəs ˌæpɪˈkeɪlɪs/

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Habitat

Extant of the Aradus commonly live on and under the bark of dead trees. This microhabitat preference likely applies to A. apicalis given its classification within this genus.

Distribution

North America. The has been recorded as present in this region based on distribution records.

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Taxonomic note

The name 'apicalis' suggests a distinguishing feature at the apex (tip) of some structure, though the original description by Van Duzee (1920) would be needed to confirm the specific diagnostic character.

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