Trapezonotus arenarius

(Linnaeus, 1758)

dune groundbug

Trapezonotus arenarius is a of dirt-colored in the . It has a broad distribution spanning Africa, Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China), North America, and Southern Asia. The species was first described by in 1758. Two have been recognized: the nominate T. a. arenarius and T. a. elengantulus described by Kiritshenko and Scudder in 1973.

Trapezonotus cf. arenarius (Lygaeidae sp.), Lentse Waard, the Netherlands - 2 by Bj.schoenmakers. Used under a CC0 license.

Trapezonotus arenarius by João Coelho. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Trapezonotus arenarius, Harlech dunes, North Wales, May 2022 by janetgraham84new. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Trapezonotus arenarius: /træˌpɛzoʊˈnoʊtəs ˌærəˈnɛriəs/

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Habitat

The "dune groundbug" suggests association with sandy or dune , though specific habitat requirements are not well documented in available sources.

Distribution

Africa; Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China); North America; Southern Asia. Specific country records include Belgium.

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Subspecies

Two are recognized: Trapezonotus arenarius arenarius (, 1758) and Trapezonotus arenarius elengantulus (Kiritshenko & Scudder, 1973). The nominate subspecies is now treated as a synonym in some taxonomic databases.

Taxonomic notes

The belongs to the tribe Gonianotini within Rhyparochrominae. GBIF records indicate the species is present in Belgium, suggesting established in Western Europe.