Scolopostethus pictus
(Schilling, 1829)
dirt-colored seed bug
Scolopostethus pictus is a of dirt-colored seed bug in the Rhyparochromidae. It is distributed across Europe and western Asia, with confirmed records from Belgium, Denmark, and other European countries. The species was first described by Schilling in 1829 and includes three recognized : S. p. antennalis, S. p. pictus, and S. p. testaceus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scolopostethus pictus: //ˌskɒloʊpoʊˈstɛθəs ˈpɪktəs//
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Distribution
Europe and western Asia. Confirmed present in Belgium (including Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, and Walloon Region) and Denmark.
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Subspecies
Three are recognized: Scolopostethus pictus antennalis Horvath, 1882; Scolopostethus pictus pictus (Schilling, 1829); and Scolopostethus pictus testaceus Roubal, 1958.