Piezogaster spurcus
(Stål, 1862)
leaf-footed bug
Piezogaster spurcus is a leaf-footed bug in the Coreidae, first described by Stål in 1862. It belongs to the tribe Nematopodini within the Coreinae. The species is recorded from Central America and North America, with specific distribution records from Mexico and Arizona. As a member of Coreidae, it possesses the characteristic leaf-like expansions on the hind legs typical of this group of true bugs.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Piezogaster spurcus: //ˌpaɪzoʊˈɡæstər ˈspɜːrkəs//
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Distribution
Central America and North America; recorded from Mexico and Arizona.
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Taxonomic notes
Originally described as Capaneus spurcus by Stål in 1862, later transferred to Piezogaster. The Piezogaster is part of the tribe Nematopodini, a group of coreid characterized by their distinctive hind leg modifications.