Diolcus irroratus

(Fabricius, 1775)

Diolcus irroratus is a shield-backed bug in the Scutelleridae, characterized by the enlarged scutellum that covers most of the and wings. First described by Fabricius in 1775 as Cimex irroratus, this occurs in the Caribbean and North America. The Diolcus includes several species distributed primarily in the Western Hemisphere.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Diolcus irroratus: /ˈdaɪ.əl.kəs ɪˌrɔːrˈeɪ.təs/

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Distribution

Caribbean; North America

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Cimex irroratus by Fabricius in 1775 before transfer to the Diolcus.

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