Tepa brevis
(Van Duzee, 1904)
Tepa brevis is a of in the Pentatomidae. It was first described by Van Duzee in 1904. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. As a member of the Pentatomidae, it shares the characteristic shield-shaped body typical of stink bugs.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tepa brevis: /ˈtɛ.pa ˈbrɛ.wɪs/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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