Scolopostethus thomsoni
Reuter, 1874
Thomson's groundbug
Scolopostethus thomsoni is a of dirt-colored seed bug in the Rhyparochromidae. It has been recorded across a broad geographic range spanning Africa, Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. The species is commonly known as Thomson's groundbug. It belongs to the tribe Drymini within the Rhyparochrominae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scolopostethus thomsoni: /skɒloʊpoʊˈstɛθəs ˈtɒmsəni/
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Distribution
Africa; Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China); North America. Specific country records include: Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Corsica, Crimea, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lapland, Latvia (Livlands), Morocco, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, USA, Wales, and Yugoslavia. Also recorded from Algeria, Siberia, and São Miguel (Azores).
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Taxonomic Status Note
Catalogue of Life lists this as an 'ambiguous synonym' under Scolopostethus pilosus, suggesting possible taxonomic uncertainty that requires further investigation.