Melanaethus pensylvanicus
(Signoret, 1883)
Melanaethus pensylvanicus is a of burrowing bug in the Cydnidae. It is known from North America. Burrowing bugs in this family are typically associated with soil and have (burrowing) adaptations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Melanaethus pensylvanicus: /mɛləˈniːθəs pɛnˌsɪlˈvænɪkəs/
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Habitat
Soil environments. Members of Cydnidae are burrowing bugs typically found in soil, often associated with plant roots.
Distribution
North America
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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