Tepa vanduzeei
Rider, 1986
Tepa vanduzeei is a of described by Rider in 1986. It belongs to the Pentatomidae, one of the largest families of true bugs. The species is known to occur in both Central America and North America, though specific details about its and remain poorly documented in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tepa vanduzeei: /ˈtɛ.pə vænˈdu.zi.aɪ/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records indicate presence in Middle America and North America, with distribution spanning both regions.
More Details
Taxonomic placement
The Tepa was established by Rolston and McDonald in 1984. Tepa vanduzeei was described by Rider in 1986, making it one of the earlier described in this relatively small genus of stink bugs.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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