Prytanes oblongus
(Stål, 1862)
dirt-colored seed bug
Prytanes oblongus is a of in the Rhyparochromidae, first described by Stål in 1862. It belongs to the dirt-colored seed bug group, characterized by generally dull, earth-toned coloration. The species has a broad distribution spanning the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America. As a member of the Lygaeoidea superfamily, it shares traits with other ground-dwelling seed bugs that feed on plant seeds.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Prytanes oblongus: /prɪˈteɪniːz ɒˈblɒŋɡəs/
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Distribution
Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described by Carl Stål in 1862, this has remained within the Prytanes. It is placed in the tribe Myodochini, a diverse group of Rhyparochromidae often associated with ground and seed feeding.