Slaterobius insignis
(Uhler, 1872)
dirt-colored seed bug
Slaterobius insignis is a of dirt-colored in the . First described by Uhler in 1872 as Heraeus insignis, it is to North America with recorded occurrences in the United States and Canada. Like other members of its family, it belongs to the infraorder 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 .
Nomenclature
The specific epithet 'insignis' is Latin for 'remarkable' or 'conspicuous', though the basis for this designation is not documented in readily available sources.