Sphyrocoris obliquus is a shield-backed bug in the Scutelleridae, characterized by an enlarged scutellum that covers most of the and wings. The exhibits a broad Neotropical distribution spanning the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America. It is one of the more frequently observed members of its , with over 700 documented observations on iNaturalist.
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Distribution
Caribbean Sea, Central America, North America, and South America. GBIF records confirm presence in Caribbean, Middle America, North America, and South America.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Pachycoris obliquus by Germar in 1839, later transferred to Sphyrocoris.
Observation frequency
With 771 observations on iNaturalist as of source date, this is relatively well-documented compared to many other Scutelleridae.