Oedancala bimaculata
Distant, 1893
Oedancala bimaculata is a in the Pachygronthidae, first described by Distant in 1893. The species is widely distributed across the Neotropical and Nearctic regions, with records from the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America. It belongs to a family of true bugs commonly known as seed bugs, whose members typically feed on seeds of various plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oedancala bimaculata: /iːdæŋˈkeɪlə baɪmækjəˈlɑːtə/
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Identification
The specific epithet 'bimaculata' (two-spotted) suggests the presence of two distinct markings on the body, likely on the surface of the pronotum or forewings. Members of Pachygronthidae can be distinguished from related lygaeoid by a combination of characters including the structure of the , , and male genitalia. Oedancala are characterized by their elongated body form typical of the Pachygronthinae.
Distribution
Recorded from Brazil, British Honduras (Belize), Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Hispaniola, Isle of Pines, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, and the United States. The occurs across the Caribbean, Middle America, North America, and South America.
Similar Taxa
- Oedancala dorsalisAnother in the same , distinguished by coloration patterns and potentially or sympatric distribution in parts of the range.
- Pachygrontha speciesMembers of the same Pachygronthinae, but distinguished by generic-level characters of structure and male genitalia; Pachygrontha tends to have more robust body proportions.