Rhyparochromini

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Heteroptera
Infraorder: Pentatomomorpha
Superfamily: Lygaeoidea
Family: Rhyparochromidae
Subfamily: Rhyparochrominae
Tribe: Rhyparochromini

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Rhyparochromini: //ˌraɪpəroʊˈkroʊmɪnaɪ//

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Images

Rhyparochromus vulgaris Povo 02 by Syrio. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Rhyparochromus vulgaris-pjt by Pjt56. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Lygaeidae- Raglius Rhyparochromus species (Raglius alboacuminatus, female ?) (30824437687) by gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Rhyparochromus vulgaris (51188638134) by Ben Sale from Stevenage, UK. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

2019 06 27 Xanthochilus saturnius by Slimguy. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Dieuches armatipes 23-01-29 02 (52718705386) by liesvanrompaey. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Summary

Rhyparochromini is a diverse tribe of dirt-colored seed bugs with over 360 described species across more than 40 genera. They are found globally except in the Neotropics, thriving particularly in the Afrotropical, Palaearctic, and Oriental regions.

Physical Characteristics

Dirt-colored seed bugs, often characterized by their elongated bodies and distinctive coloration.

Identification Tips

Identification can be made based on coloration, body shape, and the presence of distinctive markings or structures on the body.

Habitat

Rhyparochromini species predominantly inhabit terrestrial environments, often associated with plant material such as seeds.

Distribution

Rhyparochromini is distributed in all major zoogeographic regions except the Neotropics; it is most diverse in the Afrotropical, Palaearctic, and Oriental Regions.

Diet

They primarily feed on seeds and plant material, using their piercing mouthparts to extract fluids.

Life Cycle

Details on the life cycle of Rhyparochromini are not extensively documented; however, they likely undergo incomplete metamorphosis with distinct egg, nymph, and adult stages.

Reproduction

Reproduction strategies are typical of Hemiptera, involving internal fertilization and oviposition of eggs on or near host plants.

Ecosystem Role

Rhyparochromini species play a role in seed dispersal and may be involved in the decomposition process within their ecosystems.

Evolution

Rhyparochromini is a diverse and ancient lineage within the Hemiptera, with origins traced back to Italy.