Aradus crenatus
Say, 1832
flat bug
Aradus crenatus is a of flat bug in the Aradidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1832. The species has been recorded from Central America and North America, with additional reports from Europe. GBIF indicates its current accepted status is as a synonym of Aradus conspicuus, though this taxonomic treatment may vary across sources. As with other members of the Aradus, it belongs to a group of cryptic insects associated with dead wood .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aradus crenatus: /ˈaɾ.a.dus krɛˈnaː.tus/
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Habitat
Associated with dead wood environments. Extant of the Aradus commonly live on and under the bark of dead trees.
Distribution
Central America; North America; Europe. GBIF records indicate presence in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Ecological Role
Member of the saproxylic associated with decaying wood.
Similar Taxa
- Aradus conspicuusAradus crenatus is currently treated as a synonym of Aradus conspicuus in GBIF and some taxonomic databases.