Aradus pictellus

Aradus pictellus is a of flat bug in the Aradidae, order Hemiptera. Flat bugs in this are typically found in association with dead wood . The species is part of a diverse genus with both extant and fossil representatives, including species preserved in Baltic amber dating to the Eocene epoch.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Aradus pictellus: /ˈaɹədəs pɪkˈtɛləs/

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Similar Taxa

  • Aradus macrosomusBoth are extinct of Aradus described from Baltic amber inclusions; A. macrosomus is distinguished by its larger body size and was described from Eocene deposits approximately 45 million years old
  • Other Aradus speciesThe Aradus contains at least 14 described from Baltic amber inclusions, all sharing the characteristic flattened body form and association with dead wood that led to their preservation in resin

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