Macrolophus separatus

(Uhler, 1894)

Macrolophus separatus is a plant bug in the Miridae, first described by Uhler in 1894. The is recorded from scattered localities in the Caribbean and southeastern United States. Very few observations exist in public databases, suggesting it is either rare, undercollected, or restricted to specialized . Its remains poorly documented.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Macrolophus separatus: /məˈkɹɒləfəs sɛˈpɑːɹeɪtəs/

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Distribution

Recorded from Puerto Rico, Grenada (West Indies), and Georgia (USA). GBIF data indicate presence in the broader Caribbean and North America, though specific locality records are sparse.

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Data scarcity

Only one observation is recorded in iNaturalist as of the source date. The appears in taxonomic catalogs but lacks dedicated biological study.

Taxonomic placement

Classified in the mirid Mirinae based on placement, though subfamily assignment for Macrolophus may vary by authority.

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