Drymus unus
(Say, 1831)
dirt-colored seed bug
Drymus unus is a of in the , commonly known as dirt-colored . It occurs across North America, with records from the United States and Canada. The species belongs to a family of ground-dwelling primarily associated with seeds as food sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Drymus unus: /ˈdrɪmʊs ˈuːnʊs/
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Distribution
North America, including the United States and Canada. GBIF records indicate presence in the Nearctic region, excluding the Western Cordillera and Beringia. Specific state/province records include Vermont (USA) and Canada.
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Taxonomic authority note
The was described by Thomas Say in 1831. NCBI lists the authority as (Say, 1832), which may reflect a publication date discrepancy in original sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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