Oncozygia
Stål, 1872
shield bugs, turtle bugs
Species Guides
1Oncozygia is a of shield bugs ( Pentatomidae, Podopinae) established by Stål in 1872. The genus contains a single described , Oncozygia clavicornis. Records indicate this species occurs in the southwestern United States, though the genus may have a broader distribution. Members of this genus are part of the diverse turtle bug group within the family.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oncozygia: //ˌɒŋkoʊˈzaɪdʒiə//
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Distribution
Southwestern United States (documented for O. clavicornis); broader distribution of the unknown
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Taxonomic note
The Oncozygia belongs to the Podopinae, a group commonly referred to as turtle bugs or shield bugs. The single described , O. clavicornis, has been the subject of recent distributional studies in North America.