Xestocoris
Van Duzee, 1906
dirt-colored seed bugs
Species Guides
1- Xestocoris nitens(dirt-colored seed bug)
Xestocoris is a of dirt-colored seed bugs in the Rhyparochromidae, tribe Lethaeini. The genus comprises six described distributed in North America, with most species described from the southwestern United States and Mexico. Species were described between 1906 and 2008, indicating ongoing taxonomic refinement. The genus is characterized within the lethaeine tribe by morphological features detailed in taxonomic keys.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xestocoris: //ˌzɛstəˈkɔːrɪs//
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Identification
Key to available in taxonomic literature (O'Donnell 2007). Species distinguished by male genitalia and external including tibial and characteristics. Xestocoris tibialis named for distinctive tibial features. Xestocoris nitens and X. collinus redescribed from lectotype specimens to clarify diagnostic characters.
Habitat
Sky islands of Arizona (documented for X. tibialis). Specific associations for other not described in available sources.
Distribution
North America. Arizona (X. tibialis). New distributional records documented for X. nitens. Mexico (X. collinus, X. adustus, X. clavatus, X. punctatus).
Similar Taxa
- Other Lethaeini generaPhylogenetic relationships discussed in taxonomic literature; distinguished by morphological characters in provided key.