Melanaethus subpunctatus
(Blatchley, 1926)
Melanaethus subpunctatus is a of burrowing bug in the Cydnidae, first described by Blatchley in 1926. As a member of this family, it possesses adaptations for subterranean life, including legs suited for digging. The species is known from North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Melanaethus subpunctatus: //məˈlæniːθəs sʌbpʌŋkˈteɪtəs//
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Habitat
Burrowing bugs in the Cydnidae are associated with soil , where they live and feed below the surface.
Distribution
North America.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Cydnus subpunctatus by Blatchley in 1926, subsequently transferred to Melanaethus.