Paragonatas

Barber, 1939

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Paragonatas is a of seed bugs in the Rhyparochromidae, tribe Lethaeini. The genus was established by Barber in 1939 and is currently accepted in taxonomic databases. Members of this genus are true bugs (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) within the superfamily Lygaeoidea. The genus has been documented in citizen science platforms with approximately 170 observations recorded.

Paragonatas costaricensis by (c) Even Dankowicz, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Even Dankowicz. Used under a CC-BY license.

Paragonatas divergens by (c) Annika Lindqvist, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Annika Lindqvist. Used under a CC-BY license.

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How to pronounce Paragonatas: //ˌpærəˈɡoʊnətəs//

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Taxonomic Placement

Paragonatas is classified within the tribe Lethaeini of Rhyparochrominae in the Rhyparochromidae. This family is part of the superfamily Lygaeoidea within the infraorder Pentatomomorpha.

Observation Records

The has approximately 170 observations recorded on iNaturalist, indicating some level of detectability in the field, though specific identification features and geographic patterns from these observations are not detailed in available sources.