Neocapsus

Distant, 1884

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Neocapsus is a of plant bugs in the Miridae, established by Distant in 1884. The genus contains approximately six described distributed primarily in the Americas. Members of this genus are small predatory or plant-feeding true bugs, though specific ecological roles remain poorly documented. The genus is part of the diverse mirid fauna, with records from Mexico and Central America.

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How to pronounce Neocapsus: /niːoʊˈkæpsəs/

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Distribution

The occurs in the Americas, with described from Mexico (N. mexicanus, N. zopilotes) and broader Neotropical distribution for other species. Specific range limits for individual species are poorly documented.

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Species composition

The comprises six described : N. agrarius (Distant, 1884), N. cuneatus Distant, 1893, N. fasciativentris (Stål, 1862), N. leviscutatus Knight, 1925, N. mexicanus Distant, 1893, and N. zopilotes Carvalho, 1987.

Taxonomic history

The was established by William Lucas Distant in 1884. have been described by multiple authors including Distant, Stål, Knight, and Carvalho, spanning from 1862 to 1987.