Phlegyas abbreviatus

(Uhler, 1876)

Phlegyas abbreviatus is a true in the Pachygronthidae, first described by Uhler in 1876. It belongs to the Teracriinae and is distributed across North America, with confirmed records from the United States and Canada. The species has been documented in Vermont and other regions. Little is known about its specific , though it shares the general characteristics of seed bugs in the superfamily Lygaeoidea.

Phlegyas abbreviatus WL by Will Linnard. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Phlegyas abbreviatus tandem 2 HY by Healthy Yards. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Phlegyas abbreviatus tandem 1 HY by Healthy Yards. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phlegyas abbreviatus: /ˈflɛdʒ.i.əs əbˈriː.vi.eɪ.təs/

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Distribution

North America, with confirmed records from the United States and Canada. Specific localities include Vermont (USA). Distribution data supported by Slater (1964).

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Nomenclatural history

Originally described as Helonotus abbreviatus by Uhler in 1876, later transferred to the Phlegyas.

Taxonomic placement

Placed in Teracriinae within Pachygronthidae based on Catalogue of Life classification.