Neomegalotomus rufipes
(Westwood, 1842)
broad-headed bug
Neomegalotomus rufipes is a of broad-headed bug in the Alydidae. It was described by Westwood in 1842. The species occurs in the Caribbean region and parts of North America. Like other members of Alydidae, it possesses the characteristic broad, flattened that gives the family its . Information on its and remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neomegalotomus rufipes: //ˌni.oʊˌmɛɡəloʊˈtoʊməs ˈruːfɪˌpeɪz//
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Distribution
Caribbean Sea region, North America, and the Caribbean islands. Specific distribution records include Jamaica.
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Taxonomic history
The was first described by John Obadiah Westwood in 1842. The Neomegalotomus was established to accommodate species previously placed in related genera within the Alydidae.
Etymology
The specific epithet 'rufipes' refers to reddish legs, a common naming convention in insect .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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