Phlegyas

Stål, 1865

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Phlegyas is a of true bugs in the Pachygronthidae, established by Stål in 1865. The genus belongs to the superfamily Lygaeoidea within the Pentatomomorpha. One , Phlegyas annulicrus, has been documented in Mexico with described stages.

Phlegyas by (c) Will Linnard, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Will Linnard. Used under a CC-BY license.Phlegyas annulicrus SK by Sam Kieschnick. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.Phlegyas abbreviatus WL by Will Linnard. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phlegyas: //ˈflɛɡ.i.əs//

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Distribution

recorded from Mexico and the United States (Vermont).

Life Cycle

In Phlegyas annulicrus, five nymphal instars have been described and illustrated.

Misconceptions

The name Phlegyas originates from Greek mythology (king of the Lapiths, son of Ares), not from biological characteristics of the insects.

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Etymology

The name derives from Phlegyas, a figure in Greek mythology. The name means 'fiery' in Ancient Greek (Φλεγύας).

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