Cyptocephala elegans
(Malloch, 1919)
Elegant Coastal Stink Bug
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cyptocephala elegans: /ˌsɪptoʊˈsɛfələ ˈɛlɪɡænz/
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Distribution
North America. The specific epithet and suggest association with coastal regions, though precise range details are not well documented.
More Details
Taxonomic Note
The Cyptocephala is part of the large and diverse (). The tribe Pentatomini contains many genera and with varied ecological roles.
Data Limitations
This has relatively few documented observations (44 records on iNaturalist as of source date). Detailed biological studies appear lacking in the available literature.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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