Cyrtomenus crassus
Walker, 1867
burrowing bug
Cyrtomenus crassus is a of burrowing bug in the Cydnidae, first described by Walker in 1867. As a member of the burrowing bug family, it is adapted to life in soil and associated substrates. The species has a broad geographic distribution spanning the Caribbean, Central America, and North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cyrtomenus crassus: /sɜːrtəˈmiːnəs ˈkræsəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from the Caribbean Sea region, Central America, and North America. GBIF distribution records confirm presence in the Caribbean and Middle America.
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Taxonomic Note
The Cyrtomenus belongs to the Cydnidae, a group of true bugs commonly known as burrowing bugs due to their habits. Members of this family are typically found in soil, leaf litter, or associated with plant roots.
Data Limitations
Detailed biological information for C. crassus specifically appears sparse in available literature. Much of what is known about the may derive from studies of the economically significant Cyrtomenus bergi, a pest of cassava and other crops in the Neotropics.