Melacoryphus circumlitus

(Stål, 1862)

Melacoryphus circumlitus is a in the Lygaeidae, distributed across North and Central America. As a member of this family, it likely feeds on seeds, though specific dietary records for this are limited. The Melacoryphus includes species that can occur in , as has been observed in related species.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Melacoryphus circumlitus: /mɛləˈkɔrɪfəs ˈsɜrkəmˌlaɪtəs/

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Distribution

North and Central America: recorded from USA, Guatemala, Mexico, and Panama.

Similar Taxa

  • Melacoryphus lateralisRelated congeneric ; both belong to the Melacoryphus and share similar size, coloration, and .
  • Melacoryphus nigrinervisRelated congeneric in the same ; structural characters rather than color and pattern are needed for reliable distinction.

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