Melacoryphus rubicollis
(Uhler, 1894)
Melacoryphus rubicollis is a in the Lygaeidae, known from the southwestern United States and Mexico. The belongs to a of small to medium-sized seed bugs often found in association with vegetation. Limited published information exists on its , though related species in the genus have been documented forming in suitable .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Melacoryphus rubicollis: /mɛləˈkɔrɪfəs ˌruːbɪˈkɒlɪs/
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Distribution
Southwestern United States (Arizona, California, Utah) and Mexico.
Similar Taxa
- Melacoryphus lateralisCongeneric with similar size and general appearance; both species may occur in overlapping ranges and types.
- Melacoryphus nigrinervisCongeneric sharing similar body plan and ; requires examination of wing venation and coloration patterns for reliable separation.
- Jadera haematolomaSimilar red and gray coloration pattern and habit; belongs to Rhopalidae rather than Lygaeidae, requiring examination of structure and abdominal openings for distinction.