Malezonotus rufipes

dirt-colored seed bug

Malezonotus rufipes is a of dirt-colored seed bug in the Rhyparochromidae, found in North America. The specific epithet "rufipes" refers to reddish legs, a trait that may aid in identification. As a member of the Rhyparochromidae, it belongs to a family of true bugs commonly associated with ground-dwelling and seed feeding.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Malezonotus rufipes: /ˌmæ.lɛ.zəˈnoʊ.təs ˈruː.fɪˌpiːz/

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Distribution

North America. Distribution records specifically document presence in the USA (Slater 1964).

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