Oncopeltus cayensis

Torre-Bueno, 1944

Keys Milkweed Bug

Oncopeltus cayensis is a in the Lygaeidae, commonly known as the Keys Milkweed . It is native to the Caribbean region and parts of North America, with confirmed records from the Bahamas and the United States. As a member of the Oncopeltus, it is closely related to the well-studied (), though specific details of its remain poorly documented compared to its more widespread .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Oncopeltus cayensis: //ˌɒŋkoʊˈpɛltəs kaɪˈɛnsɪs//

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Distribution

Caribbean Sea region, including Bahamas (South Bimini, Andros Island), and North America (USA). Distribution records based on Slater (1964), Barber (1954), and O'Rourke (1976).

Similar Taxa

Oncopeltus fasciatusThe is a widespread with similar coloration (orange and black) and milkweed association; O. cayensis is geographically restricted to the Caribbean/southern Florida region and may be distinguished by range and subtle morphological differences, though detailed comparative descriptions are lacking in available sources.

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Taxonomic note

The specific epithet 'cayensis' refers to the Florida Keys, where the was first described. Despite its and geographic association, published biological studies of this species are scarce compared to the extensively researched O. fasciatus.