Tominotus communis
(Uhler, 1877)
burrowing bug
Tominotus communis is a of burrowing in the . It occurs across a broad geographic range spanning the Caribbean, Central America, and North America. As a member of Cydnidae, it possesses the characteristic of this family, including enlarged forelegs modified for digging.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tominotus communis: /tɔmɪˈnoʊtəs kəˈmjuːnɪs/
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Distribution
Caribbean Sea, Central America, and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in Caribbean and Middle America regions.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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