Trapezonotus derivatus
Barber, 1918
Trapezonotus derivatus is a in the Rhyparochromidae, described by Barber in 1918. The belongs to the diverse Trapezonotus, which comprises small to medium-sized ground-dwelling commonly found in temperate regions. Records indicate presence in North America, particularly the United States. Like other members of Rhyparochromidae, it likely occupies ground-level and feeds on seeds.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trapezonotus derivatus: /træpɛzɔːnɔtəs dɛrɪvɑːtəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from the United States (Slater 1964); presence confirmed in North America.
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Taxonomic Status
The Catalogue of Life lists this as a synonym, while GBIF and iNaturalist recognize it as accepted. This discrepancy suggests taxonomic revision may be needed.