Heraeus coquilletti

Barber, 1914

dirt-colored seed bug

Heraeus coquilletti is a of dirt-colored seed bug in the Rhyparochromidae, first described by Barber in 1914. It belongs to the Heraeus within the tribe Myodochini. The species is known from North America, with records from the United States. Like other members of Rhyparochromidae, it is likely associated with seed-feeding habits, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Heraeus coquilletti: //ˈhɛ.ɹi.əs ˌkɒ.kɪˈlɛ.ti//

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Distribution

North America; United States

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Taxonomic History

Described by Barber in 1914. The Heraeus contains multiple of dirt-colored seed bugs, with H. coquilletti being one of the less frequently documented members.

Data Limitations

This has minimal published ecological or behavioral data. Most available information is limited to taxonomic descriptions and basic distribution records. The 23 iNaturalist observations suggest it is encountered infrequently or is underreported.