Pachybrachius fracticollis

(Schilling, 1829)

dirt-colored seed bug, wetland groundbug

Pachybrachius fracticollis is a in the , commonly known as the wetland groundbug or dirt-colored seed bug. The has a broad distribution spanning Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. Three are recognized: P. f. collaris, P. f. fracticollis, and P. f. tridens. As a member of the Myodochini tribe, it belongs to a group of ground-dwelling associated with moist .

Pachybrachius fracticollis (Lygaeidae), Groesbeek, the Netherlands by This image is created by user Wim Rubers at Waarneming.nl, a source of nature observations in the Netherlands. . Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.Pachybrachius fracticollis by This image is created by user Dick Belgers at Waarneming.nl, a source of nature observations in the Netherlands. . Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pachybrachius fracticollis: //ˌpækiˈbreɪkiəs ˌfræktɪˈkɒlɪs//

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Habitat

Moist or wetland environments, as indicated by the "wetland groundbug" and its placement in ground-dwelling tribes.

Distribution

Europe; Northern Asia (excluding China); North America. Specific regional records include Belgium (Flemish Region and Walloon Region).

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