Eurygaster amerinda

Bliven, 1956

Eurygaster amerinda is a shield-backed bug in the Scutelleridae, described by Bliven in 1956. The is known from North America, with records spanning the Nearctic region excluding Beringia. As a member of Scutelleridae, it possesses the characteristic enlarged scutellum that covers most of the and wings. The Eurygaster includes species often associated with grasses and cereals, though specific ecological details for E. amerinda remain limited.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Eurygaster amerinda: /ˌjʊəɹɪˈɡæstər æməˈɹɪndə/

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Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from the Nearctic region excluding Beringia, with presence in Canada.

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