Zeridoneus knulli
Barber, 1948
dirt-colored seed bug
Zeridoneus knulli is a of dirt-colored seed bug in the Rhyparochromidae, first described by Barber in 1948. It belongs to the tribe Myodochini within the Rhyparochrominae. The species is recorded from North America, with confirmed distribution in the United States. As a member of the family, it is likely associated with ground-dwelling and seed-feeding typical of the group, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Zeridoneus knulli: //zɛrɪˈdoʊniəs ˈnʌli//
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Distribution
Recorded from the United States (Slater 1964) and present in North America generally. Specific state or regional records within the U.S. are not detailed in available sources.
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Taxonomic placement
Zeridoneus knulli is classified in the tribe Myodochini, a diverse group of ground-dwelling seed bugs within Rhyparochromidae. The Zeridoneus contains multiple , most of which are poorly studied.
Data limitations
Despite being described in 1948, this remains biologically poorly known. Available sources provide only basic taxonomic and geographic information without detailed ecological, morphological, or behavioral data.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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