Carpilis barberi
(Blatchley, 1924)
Carpilis barberi is a of dirt-colored in the , first described by Blatchley in 1924. It belongs to the , characterized by and . The species is documented from North America, with specific records from the United States. As a member of the seed bug family Rhyparochromidae, it is presumed to feed on seeds, though specific dietary details for this species remain unconfirmed.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Carpilis barberi: //ˈkar.pɪ.lɪs ˈbɑːr.bə.ri//
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Distribution
Documented from the United States (Slater 1964); present in North America broadly.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Ptochiomera barberi by Blatchley in 1924, later transferred to the Carpilis.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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