Cymus angustatus
Stål, 1874
Cymus angustatus is a of true in the Cymidae, described by Carl Stål in 1874. It belongs to the lygaeoid group of heteropteran insects within the Pentatomomorpha. The species has been documented in parts of North America and Central America, with records from the United States and the broader Eastern Nearctic region. As a member of Cymidae, it shares the family characteristic of relatively small size and oval body form typical of this lineage.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cymus angustatus: /ˈsaɪməs ænˌɡʌsˈteɪtəs/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Images
Distribution
Recorded from the United States (Slater 1964) and present in Central America and North America broadly. Distribution falls within the Eastern Nearctic and California regions.
More Details
Taxonomic History
First described by Swedish entomologist Carl Stål in 1874. The specific epithet 'angustatus' refers to a narrow or constricted form, likely describing some aspect of the ' body shape relative to .
Research Status
The has 90 observations on iNaturalist but published biological and ecological information appears limited in accessible sources. Most detailed studies of Cymidae focus on other or regions.