Paragonatas costaricensis

(Distant, 1903)

Paragonatas costaricensis is a in the Rhyparochromidae, first described by Distant in 1903. The epithet indicates its type locality in Rica. It belongs to a family of true bugs commonly known as dirt-colored seed bugs or ground bugs, which are typically associated with feeding on seeds and plant material.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Paragonatas costaricensis: /ˌpærəɡoʊˈneɪtəs ˌkoʊstəˈrɪsɛnsɪs/

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Distribution

Rica (type locality); also recorded from Tobago and Trinidad. GBIF records indicate presence in the conterminous 48 United States.

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