Microthylax olivacea
(Scudder)
Microthylax olivacea is a in the , Catantopinae. The species was originally described as Campylacantha olivacea by Scudder. It is characterized by uniform green to brown coloration without bright contrasting patterns. The species is uncommon and has a restricted distribution in southeast Colorado.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Microthylax olivacea: //maɪˈkroʊ.θɪˌlæks ˌoʊ.lɪˈveɪ.si.ə//
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Identification
Uniform green to brown body coloration, lacking the bright contrasting black, orange and yellow patterns seen in related such as Dactylotum bicolor. Hind green to brown, not blue-black. Male not deeply notched at tip. Small to medium size with length usually less than 30 mm. Mesosternal lobes not longer than wide, with inner margins usually rounded.
Distribution
Southeast Colorado.
Similar Taxa
- Dactylotum bicolorD. bicolor has bright contrasting black, orange and yellow coloration with blue-black hind , whereas M. olivacea has uniform green to brown coloration including green to brown hind tibiae. D. bicolor is widespread in eastern Colorado, while M. olivacea is uncommon in southeast Colorado.