Myodochini

Blanchard, 1845

dirt-colored seed bugs

Genus Guides

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Myodochini is a tribe of dirt-colored seed bugs within the Rhyparochromidae, comprising over 80 and 370 described . Members are ground-dwelling insects primarily associated with soil and leaf litter , with some species climbing vegetation to access mature seeds. The tribe shows broad geographic distribution with documented species in the Neotropics, including Mexico and French Guiana.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Myodochini: /ˌmaɪ.oʊˈdoʊ.kɪˌnaɪ/

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Habitat

Most are found on the ground or in leaf litter beneath plants. Some species climb vegetation when mature seeds become available. Other species occupy above-ground on weedy vegetation.

Distribution

Documented from the Neotropics including Mexico and French Guiana. The tribe has a broad geographic range with described from multiple continents.

Diet

Feeding habits are centered on seeds. Some have been observed climbing vegetation specifically to access mature seeds.

Host Associations

  • Ficus - association noted for Paracholula
  • Heliocarpus - Tiliaceae; association noted for Paracholula

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