Myiomma
Puton, 1872
Species Guides
1Myiomma is a of plant bugs in the Miridae, Isometopinae. The genus was established by Puton in 1872. At least 15 of Isometopinae are recorded from China, with Myiomma being one of four genera represented in the region. The genus includes Myiomma qinlingensis, described from the Qinling Mountains of China.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Myiomma: //maɪˈjɒmə//
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Identification
Members of Myiomma can be distinguished from other Isometopinae using morphological characters detailed in taxonomic keys. The genus is characterized by features of the Isometopinae , which typically includes small, compact plant bugs with distinctive and pronotal structures. Specific diagnostic traits for Myiomma relative to the other Chinese genera (Isometopus, Letaba, and Sophianus) are provided in published identification keys.
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Distribution
China; specifically Myiomma qinlingensis described from the Qinling Mountains. The broader distribution of the extends beyond China, though specific range details for most are not well documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- IsometopusBoth are of Isometopinae in China; distinguished by morphological characters in identification keys.
- LetabaBoth are of Isometopinae in China; distinguished by morphological characters in identification keys.
- SophianusBoth are of Isometopinae in China; distinguished by morphological characters in identification keys.