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Botocudo
Botocudo is a genus of dirt-colored seed bugs (Hemiptera: Rhyparochromidae: Antillocorini) established by Kirkaldy in 1904. The genus comprises true bugs in the lygaeoid lineage, with species such as Botocudo modestus known from North America. Members of this genus are ground-dwelling seed feeders, consistent with the ecological profile of their family.
Botocudo modestus
dirt-colored seed bug
Botocudo modestus is a species of dirt-colored seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae, a group of true bugs characterized by their generally dull coloration and seed-feeding habits. The species was described by Barber in 1948 and is known from North America, with records primarily from the United States. As a member of the Antillocorini tribe, it belongs to a lineage of rhyparochromid bugs that are typically associated with ground-level habitats and seed resources.
Carpilis barberi
Carpilis barberi is a species of dirt-colored seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae, first described by Blatchley in 1924. It belongs to the true bug order Hemiptera, characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts and incomplete metamorphosis. The species is documented from North America, with specific records from the United States. As a member of the seed bug family Rhyparochromidae, it is presumed to feed on seeds, though specific dietary details for this species remain unconfirmed.
Cistalia
Cistalia is a genus of seed bugs in the family Rhyparochromidae, established by Stål in 1874. The genus contains eight described species distributed in the Americas. These insects are classified within the tribe Lethaeini and are commonly referred to as dirt-colored seed bugs. Species within this genus have been documented from the mid-19th century to the present, with the most recent species described in 2015.
Cistalia explanata
dirt-colored seed bug
Cistalia explanata is a dirt-colored seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae. It was described by Barber in 1938. The species is known from North America, with records from the United States. As a member of the Rhyparochromidae, it belongs to a family of true bugs commonly associated with seeds.
Cistalia signoretii
Cistalia signoretii is a species of seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae, subfamily Rhyparochrominae. It belongs to the tribe Lethaeini, a group of dirt-colored seed bugs. The species has been documented across a broad geographic range spanning the Caribbean, North America, and South America.
Cligenes distinctus
Cligenes distinctus is a dirt-colored seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae, first described by Distant in 1893. The species has a broad geographic distribution spanning the Caribbean Sea, Central America, and North America. Records indicate presence across numerous Caribbean islands including Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and the Lesser Antilles, as well as mainland locations in Mexico, Central America, and the United States. The species belongs to the tribe Antillocorini within the subfamily Rhyparochrominae.
Cryphula
dirt-colored seed bugs
Cryphula is a genus of dirt-colored seed bugs (family Rhyparochromidae) comprising approximately 14 described species distributed in the Americas. The genus was established by Stål in 1874. Species in this genus have been documented in association with decomposing plant material, particularly dead Heliconia inflorescences and leaves.
Emblethis vicarius
sand bug
Emblethis vicarius, commonly known as the sand bug, is a dirt-colored seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae. It has been recorded across a broad geographic range spanning North, Central, and South America, with documented occurrences in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, and the Tortugas Islands. The species is relatively well-documented, with nearly 600 observations on iNaturalist.
Eremocoris depressus
Eremocoris depressus is a species of dirt-colored seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae, first described by Barber in 1928. It belongs to the tribe Drymini within the subfamily Rhyparochrominae. The species is distributed in North America, with records from the United States. Like other members of Rhyparochromidae, it is likely associated with seed feeding, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Eremocoris ferus
Eremocoris ferus is a species of seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae, commonly known as dirt-colored seed bugs. The species was first described by Thomas Say in 1832 under the basionym Pamera ferus. It occurs across North America with documented records from both the United States and Canada.
Heraeus
Heraeus is a genus of dirt-colored seed bugs in the family Rhyparochromidae. The genus was established by Carl Stål in 1862 and contains at least 40 described species. Members of this genus are true bugs (Hemiptera) in the suborder Heteroptera, characterized by their dull coloration typical of the 'dirt-colored seed bug' common name for the family.
Heraeus coquilletti
dirt-colored seed bug
Heraeus coquilletti is a species of dirt-colored seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae, first described by Barber in 1914. It belongs to the genus Heraeus within the tribe Myodochini. The species is known from North America, with records from the United States. Like other members of Rhyparochromidae, it is likely associated with seed-feeding habits, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Heraeus triguttatus
dirt-colored seed bug
Heraeus triguttatus is a species of dirt-colored seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae, first described by Guérin-Méneville in 1857. The species is distributed across the Caribbean region and North America, with records from the United States, Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and various smaller Caribbean islands. As a member of the Myodochini tribe, it belongs to a group of ground-dwelling seed bugs typically associated with soil and leaf litter habitats.
Kolenetrus
Kolenetrus is a monotypic genus of seed bugs in the family Rhyparochromidae, containing a single described species, K. plenus. The genus was established by Barber in 1918. Members are classified among the dirt-colored seed bugs, a group characterized by generally dull, earth-toned coloration. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal observational records available.
Ligyrocoris obscurus
dirt-colored seed bug
Ligyrocoris obscurus is a species of dirt-colored seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae, described by Barber in 1921. The species is known from North America, with records primarily from the United States. As a member of the Lygaeoidea superfamily, it belongs to a diverse group of seed-feeding true bugs.
Myodocha annulicornis
banded long-necked seed bug
Myodocha annulicornis, commonly known as the banded long-necked seed bug, is a species of dirt-colored seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae. The species was described by Blatchley in 1926. It belongs to the genus Myodocha, which is characterized by elongated neck-like pronota. The species is native to North America.
Neosuris castanea
Neosuris castanea is a species of dirt-colored seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae. It is found in Central America and North America. The species was originally described as Esuris castanea by Barber in 1911. Very little is known about its biology or ecology.
Paurocoris
Paurocoris is a genus of dirt-colored seed bugs in the family Rhyparochromidae, established by Slater in 1980. The genus contains at least two described species: Paurocoris punctatus (Distant, 1893) and Paurocoris wygodzinskyi Slater, 1980. It belongs to the tribe Antillocorini within the subfamily Rhyparochrominae.
Perigenes constrictus
Perigenes constrictus is a species of seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae, commonly referred to as a dirt-colored seed bug. It occurs across North America and Central America. The species was described by Thomas Say in 1831. Like other members of its family, it is likely associated with ground-level habitats and seed-feeding ecology, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in published sources.
Perigenes similis
dirt-colored seed bug
Perigenes similis is a species of dirt-colored seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae, first described by Barber in 1906. It belongs to the true bugs (Hemiptera) and is characterized by its dull, earth-toned coloration typical of the group. The species has been documented in Florida with specific notes on its habits and habitats, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Plinthisus martini
dirt-colored seed bug
Plinthisus martini is a species of seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae, described by Van Duzee in 1921. It belongs to a group commonly known as dirt-colored seed bugs, characterized by their generally dull, earth-toned coloration. The species is documented from North America. As a member of the subfamily Plinthisinae, it is part of a lineage of small, ground-dwelling lygaeoid bugs whose biology remains poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Prytanes fuscicornis
dirt-colored seed bug
Prytanes fuscicornis is a species of seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae, commonly referred to as a dirt-colored seed bug. The species was described by Stål in 1874 and is distributed across the Americas, with records from the United States, Mexico, and Ecuador. It belongs to the tribe Myodochini within the subfamily Rhyparochrominae. As a member of the Rhyparochromidae, it is part of a family of true bugs associated with seed feeding.
Pseudocnemodus
Pseudocnemodus is a monotypic genus of dirt-colored seed bugs in the family Rhyparochromidae. It was established by Barber in 1911. The genus contains a single described species, P. canadensis. Members of this genus are classified within the tribe Myodochini, a group of ground-dwelling seed bugs.
Pseudopachybrachius basalis
Pale-spotted Seed Bug
Pseudopachybrachius basalis is a species of dirt-colored seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae. It is commonly known as the Pale-spotted Seed Bug. The species has been documented across a broad geographic range spanning North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Pseudopamera aurivilliana
Long Brown-washed Seed Bug
Pseudopamera aurivilliana is a species of dirt-colored seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae, described by Distant in 1882. It is commonly known as the Long Brown-washed Seed Bug. The species has been documented across parts of North America and Central America.
Pseudopamera nitidicollis
dirt-colored seed bug
Pseudopamera nitidicollis is a species of seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae, first described by Stål in 1874. It is characterized by its dull, earth-toned coloration typical of dirt-colored seed bugs. The species has been documented across Central America and North America, with records from the United States and Mexico. As a member of the Myodochini tribe, it belongs to a group of ground-dwelling seed bugs often associated with soil and litter habitats.
Pseudopamera setosa
dirt-colored seed bug
Pseudopamera setosa is a dirt-colored seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae, described by Stål in 1874. The species is distributed across North and Central America, with records from the United States, Mexico, Guatemala, and Argentina. Like other members of its family, it belongs to a group of true bugs adapted to seed-feeding habits. The specific epithet 'setosa' refers to the setose (bristly) condition, likely describing a hairy or bristly body surface characteristic of this species.
Raglius
dirt-colored seed bugs
Raglius is a genus of dirt-colored seed bugs in the family Rhyparochromidae, established by Stål in 1872. The genus comprises approximately 11 described species, including three extinct species known from Eocene fossils. Species within this genus are distributed across Europe and parts of Asia, with records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden confirmed. The genus is part of the tribe Rhyparochromini within the subfamily Rhyparochrominae.
Scolopostethus tropicus
dirt-colored seed bug
Scolopostethus tropicus is a species of dirt-colored seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae, described by Distant in 1882. It belongs to a genus of small, ground-dwelling true bugs commonly found in leaf litter and soil habitats. The species has been documented in Central America and North America, including records from the United States and Guatemala. Like other members of Rhyparochromidae, it is presumed to feed on seeds, though specific dietary studies for this species are lacking.
Sphragisticus nebulosus
dirt-colored seed bug
Sphragisticus nebulosus is a species of true bug in the family Rhyparochromidae, commonly known as dirt-colored seed bugs. It has a broad distribution spanning North America, Europe, and Asia. The species was first described by Fallén in 1807 under the name Lygaeus nebulosus. Like other members of its family, it is associated with seeds and ground-level vegetation.
Trapezonotus arenarius
dune groundbug
Trapezonotus arenarius is a species of dirt-colored seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae. It has a broad distribution spanning Africa, Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China), North America, and Southern Asia. The species was first described by Linnaeus in 1758. Two subspecies have been recognized: the nominate T. a. arenarius and T. a. elengantulus described by Kiritshenko and Scudder in 1973.
Uhleriola floralis
Uhleriola floralis is a dirt-colored seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae, the sole described species in its genus. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from the United States. Like other members of Rhyparochromidae, it belongs to the true bug infraorder Pentatomomorpha and possesses the piercing-sucking mouthparts characteristic of Hemiptera.
Valonetus
Valonetus is a monotypic genus of dirt-colored seed bugs established by Barber in 1918. It belongs to the family Rhyparochromidae, tribe Myodochini, and contains a single described species, Valonetus puberulus. The genus is part of the large lygaeoid radiation within the Pentatomomorpha. Very few observations of this genus exist in natural history databases.
Valtissius
Valtissius is a genus of dirt-colored seed bugs in the family Rhyparochromidae, established by Barber in 1918. The genus contains at least three described species. Members belong to the tribe Lethaeini within the subfamily Rhyparochrominae.
Zeridoneus costalis
dirt-colored seed bug
Zeridoneus costalis is a species of dirt-colored seed bug in the family Rhyparochromidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1909. The species is known from North America, with records from the United States and Canada. As a member of the Rhyparochromidae, it belongs to a family of ground-dwelling seed bugs typically associated with feeding on seeds.