Emblethis vicarius
Horváth, 1908
sand bug
Emblethis vicarius, commonly known as the sand , is a dirt-colored seed bug in the Rhyparochromidae. It has been recorded across a broad geographic range spanning North, Central, and South America, with documented occurrences in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, and the Tortugas Islands. The is relatively well-documented, with nearly 600 observations on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Emblethis vicarius: //ɛmˈblɛθɪs vɪˈkɛːrɪʊs//
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Distribution
North America (United States, Canada), Central America (Mexico, Guatemala), and South America. Specific documented locations include the Tortugas Islands. The has a transcontinental range across the Americas.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described by Horváth in 1908.
Observation frequency
The has accumulated 596 observations on iNaturalist as of the data cutoff, indicating it is moderately well-encountered by naturalists within its range.