Tetraphleps

Fieber, 1860

minute pirate bugs

Species Guides

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Tetraphleps is a of minute pirate bugs in the Anthocoridae, containing approximately 10 described . Five species occur in North America: T. canadensis, T. pilosipes, T. feratis, T. latipennis, and T. uniformis. The genus was established by Fieber in 1860. Species in this genus are small predatory true bugs.

Tetraphleps canadensis by (c) Trevor Van Loon, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Trevor Van Loon. Used under a CC-BY license.Tetraphleps canadensis by (c) Trevor Van Loon, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Trevor Van Loon. Used under a CC-BY license.Tetraphleps latipennis by (c) Trevor Van Loon, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Trevor Van Loon. Used under a CC-BY license.

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How to pronounce Tetraphleps: /ˌtɛtrəˈflɛps/

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Distribution

North America (five : canadensis, pilosipes, feratis, latipennis, uniformis); additional distribution records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden (GBIF).

Similar Taxa

  • AnthocorisBoth are of minute pirate bugs in Anthocoridae; Tetraphleps distinguished by specific morphological features detailed in identification keys
  • OriusAnother anthocorid of minute pirate bugs; Tetraphleps can be separated using the key provided in Kelton & Anderson (1962)

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