Alydidae - Alydus eurinus

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Copyright © 2008 Lynn Monroe

Alydidae - Alydus eurinus

Sunrise Highway at Hwy. 79, San Diego County, California, USA
October 8, 2008
Size: BL about 12 mm

We think this is a Broad-Headed Bug (Alydidae). The distance between the eyes is very broad, wider than the width of the scutullum. Maybe Alydus sp? We found it eating Buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum) roadside.

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Contributed by Lynn Monroe on 30 November, 2008 - 1:14pm
Last updated 15 July, 2017 - 6:00pm

Moved

Moved from Alydus.

… v belov, 15 July, 2017 - 6:00pm

Alydus eurinus

Thanks so much for the ID to species, v belov. We really appreciate all your help.

… Lynn Monroe, 17 July, 2017 - 9:30am

Moved

Moved from Broad-headed Bugs.

… John R. Maxwell, 18 February, 2009 - 10:24am

Moved

Moved from True Bugs.

… Charley Eiseman, 6 January, 2009 - 12:20am

Yes.

Family is correct, not positive on genus.

… Eric R. Eaton, 30 November, 2008 - 3:08pm

Yes, Alydidae

Thanks, Eric. Luckily it's a small family and we may be able to track it down.

… Lynn Monroe, 30 November, 2008 - 5:40pm

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