Kleidocerys franciscanus

(Stål, 1859)

Kleidocerys franciscanus is a of true in the Lygaeidae, Ischnorhynchinae. Originally described as Cymus franciscanus by Stål in 1859, it was later transferred to the Kleidocerys. The species is known from the United States, with records from the western region. As a member of the family Lygaeidae, it likely feeds on seeds, though specific plants have not been documented.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Kleidocerys franciscanus: /ˌklaɪdoʊˈsɛrɪs ˌfrænsɪˈskeɪnəs/

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Distribution

United States (western region). Documented from California by Slater (1964).

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Taxonomic History

Originally described in the Cymus, later transferred to Kleidocerys. The specific epithet 'franciscanus' refers to San Francisco, indicating the type locality.

Nomenclatural Note

Catalogue of Life lists this name as an 'ambiguous synonym', suggesting taxonomic uncertainty that requires further investigation.