Aradus intectus
Parshley, 1921
Aradus intectus is a of flat bug in the Aradidae, first described by Parshley in 1921. It belongs to a family of true bugs characterized by their dorsoventrally flattened bodies and association with dead wood . The species is known to occur in North America. As with other members of Aradidae, it likely inhabits subcortical environments, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aradus intectus: /ˈa.ra.dus ɪnˈtɛk.tus/
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from the Western Nearctic region excluding Beringia, with presence confirmed in California.