Oedancala dorsalis

Say, 1831

Oedancala dorsalis is a in the , within the superfamily Lygaeoidea. The was originally described as Pamera dorsalis by Say in 1831. It occurs in North America, with records from the United States and Canada. As a member of the superfamily Lygaeoidea, it belongs to one of the largest and most diverse superfamilies of . The family Pachygronthidae comprises relatively small, often ground-dwelling true bugs.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Oedancala dorsalis: /ɛˈdæŋ.kə.lə dɔrˈsɑː.lɪs/

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Distribution

Recorded from the United States and Canada. Specific records include Vermont and other North locations. Distribution data cited from Slater (1964).

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Taxonomic Note

Oedancala dorsalis was originally described as Pamera dorsalis by Thomas Say in 1831. The has been transferred to the Oedancala. Catalogue of Life lists this name as an ambiguous synonym of Oedancala crassimana, though other sources maintain it as a valid species. The basionym Pamera dorsalis is cited in NCBI .

Superfamily Affiliation

This belongs to Lygaeoidea, one of the largest superfamilies of . The superfamily is characterized by diverse feeding habits, though many members are associated with seeds or material.