Scolopostethus tropicus
(Distant, 1882)
dirt-colored seed bug
Scolopostethus tropicus is a of dirt-colored in the , described by Distant in 1882. It belongs to a of small, ground-dwelling commonly found in leaf litter and soil . The species has been documented in Central America and North America, including records from the United States and Guatemala. Like other members of Rhyparochromidae, it is presumed to feed on seeds, though specific dietary studies for this species are lacking.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Central America and North America. Documented from Guatemala and the United States (USA).