Peritropis

Uhler, 1891

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Peritropis is a of plant bugs in the Miridae, established by Uhler in 1891. The genus contains 94 described distributed across multiple continents. Members are small, soft-bodied true bugs characteristic of the diverse Miridae family. Recent taxonomic work has described several new species, indicating active research on this genus.

Peritropis saldaeformis P1660053a by 
xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.Peritropis saldaeformis P1660052a by 
xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Peritropis: //ˌpɛrɪˈtroʊpɪs//

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Distribution

of Peritropis have been recorded from North America, Europe, and Asia based on described species and iNaturalist observations. Specific distribution patterns vary by species.

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Taxonomic activity

Multiple new have been described in 2024, indicating ongoing taxonomic revision of this .

Species diversity

With 94 described , Peritropis represents a moderately diverse within Miridae.

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