Valtissius diversus

(Distant, 1893)

dirt-colored seed bug

Valtissius diversus is a of dirt-colored seed bug in the Rhyparochromidae, first described by Distant in 1893. It belongs to the tribe Lethaeini within the Rhyparochrominae. The species has been documented across parts of North America and Central America, with confirmed records from the United States, Guatemala, and Panama.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Valtissius diversus: //vælˈtɪ.sɪ.əs daɪˈvɜr.səs//

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Distribution

United States, Guatemala, and Panama. Broader presence has been recorded in North America and Middle America (Central America).

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Taxonomic placement

The is classified in the tribe Lethaeini, which is part of the large and diverse Rhyparochrominae. The Valtissius is a member of this tribe, though detailed morphological of the genus remain limited in published sources.

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