Notholopisca
Carvalho, 1975
Species Guides
1Notholopisca is a of plant bugs ( Miridae) containing a single described , N. californica. The genus was established by Carvalho in 1975. As a member of the Miridae, it belongs to the diverse of true bugs known for their phytophagous habits, though specific ecological details for this genus remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Notholopisca: /nɔθoʊloʊˈpɪskə/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Miridae by the combination of generic-level characters established in the original description by Carvalho (1975). The single N. californica can be identified by features separating it from (none present) and from other California Miridae. Specific diagnostic characters require examination of the original taxonomic literature.
Distribution
Known from California, USA, based on the specific epithet of the sole described N. californica and the name suggesting a western North American range.
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Taxonomic history
The was described by José C. M. Carvalho in 1975. Carvalho was a prolific Brazilian entomologist who described numerous Miridae genera and , particularly from the Neotropical region, though Notholopisca represents a Nearctic occurrence.
Species diversity
Only one , Notholopisca californica, has been formally described. The low observation count (30 records on iNaturalist) suggests the is either genuinely rare, undercollected, or difficult to identify in the field.