Ochrimnus barberi
(Slater, 1964)
Ochrimnus barberi is a in the Lygaeidae, first described by Slater in 1964. It belongs to the subgenus Parochrimnus within the Ochrimnus. The species has been recorded in both Central America and North America. Available information on this species is limited, with only a small number of observations documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ochrimnus barberi: //oʊˈkrɪmnus ˈbɑr.bɛri//
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF distribution records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.
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Taxonomic Note
The is classified under the subgenus Parochrimnus (Ochrimnus (Parochrimnus) barberi) according to the Catalogue of Life. GBIF lists the species as accepted, while the Catalogue of Life marks it as a synonym, indicating potential taxonomic uncertainty requiring further verification.
Observation Data
As of available records, iNaturalist documents only 4 observations of this , suggesting it is either genuinely rare, underreported, or difficult to detect in the field.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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