<i>Drymus brunneus</i> (Sahlberg) (Hemiptera: Rhyparochromidae): a seed bug introduced into North America

Authors

  • G. G. E. Scudder Beaty Biodiversity Centre and Department of Zoology University of British Columbia 6270 University Boulevard Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
  • L. M. Humble Natural Resources Canada Canadian Forest Service 506 West Burnside Road Victoria, BC V8Z 1M5
  • T. Loh Department of Biological Sciences Simon Fraser University Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6

Abstract

The occurrence of the adventive Drymus brunneus (Sahlberg) in North America is documented, and characteristics to distinguish this Old World species from D. unus (Say) are described and illustrated. A revised key to the Western Hemisphere species of Drymus is included.

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2011-12-31

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Vol. 108 (2011): Journal of the Entomological Society of British Columbia

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