Slaterobius insignis
(Uhler, 1872)
dirt-colored seed bug
Slaterobius insignis is a of dirt-colored seed bug in the Rhyparochromidae. First described by Uhler in 1872 as Heraeus insignis, it is native to North America with recorded occurrences in the United States and Canada. Like other members of its family, it belongs to the true infraorder Pentatomomorpha and is classified within the tribe Myodochini.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Slaterobius insignis: //sleɪtəˈroʊbiəs ɪnˈsɪɡnɪs//
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from the United States and Canada.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Heraeus insignis by Uhler in 1872, later transferred to the Slaterobius. The genus name honors James A. Slater, a prominent heteropterist who contributed significantly to the of Rhyparochromidae.
Nomenclature
The specific epithet 'insignis' is Latin for 'remarkable' or 'conspicuous', though the basis for this designation is not documented in readily available sources.