Orthops

Fieber, 1858

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Orthops scutellatus(carrot plant bug)

Orthops is a of plant bugs in the Miridae, Mirinae. The genus was established by Fieber in 1858. It contains at least 30 described globally, with approximately 5 species in two subgenera recorded from Europe. Species in this genus are small, soft-bodied insects that feed on plants.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Orthops: /ˈɔːr.θɒps/

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Distribution

Europe (5 in two subgenera); distribution records also include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Vermont (USA), and other parts of the United States. Global distribution encompasses at least 30 described species.

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Taxonomic note

The Orthops belongs to the large plant bug Miridae, which is the most diverse family within the Heteroptera. The placement in Mirinae is based on European fauna; broader subfamily classification for global may vary.

Species diversity

While Wikipedia reports at least 30 described globally, the European fauna is better documented with 5 species in two subgenera. Many species likely remain to be described, particularly from under-sampled regions.