Oncopeltus aulicus

(Fabricius, 1775)

Oncopeltus aulicus is a in the . It is found in Florida and the Caribbean, with records extending to parts of Central and South America including Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia. Unlike its , detailed biological information for this is limited.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Oncopeltus aulicus: /ɒnkoʊˈpɛltəs ˈɔːlɪkəs/

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Distribution

Florida, USA; Caribbean (Bahamas, Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Windward Islands, Grand Cayman, Guadeloupe, St. Barthelemy, Mona Island, Santa Cruz, St. John Island); Mexico; Central and South America (Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana).

Similar Taxa

  • Oncopeltus fasciatusCongeneric with similar orange and black aposematic coloration; O. fasciatus is larger, has broader geographic range in North America, and is well-documented as a with migratory , whereas O. aulicus is restricted to southern regions and has poorly known biology.

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