Rhytidoporus compactus
(Uhler, 1877)
Rhytidoporus compactus is a of burrowing bug in the Cydnidae, first described by Uhler in 1877. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. As a member of Cydnidae, it is adapted for (burrowing) habits, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rhytidoporus compactus: /rɪˌtɪdoʊˈpɔːrəs kəmˈpæktəs/
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Identification
As a burrowing bug in the Cydnidae, Rhytidoporus compactus likely exhibits the family's characteristic compact, oval body form with (digging) adaptations, including spiny, modified legs. However, no published diagnostic features distinguishing this from or similar cydnids were found in the available sources.
Distribution
Central America and North America. Specific country records were not detailed in available sources.
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Taxonomic Authority
First described by Philip Reese Uhler in 1877, making it one of the earlier described in the Rhytidoporus.