Prepops
Reuter, 1905
Species Guides
13Prepops is the largest in the tribe Restheniini ( Mirinae, Miridae), containing approximately 190–198 described of plant bugs. The genus exhibits a predominantly Neotropical distribution with 86% of species occurring in this region, while about 11% extend into the Nearctic. Biogeographic analysis reveals high in subtropical regions, with 23 identified areas of spanning the Nearctic, Mexican Transition Zone, Caribbean, and South American subregions.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Prepops: //ˈprɛ.pɒps//
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Identification
Members of Prepops can be distinguished from other Restheniini by the combination of characters typical of the tribe, though specific diagnostic features for the genus require examination of male genitalia and other subtle morphological traits. The genus is characterized by the general mirine body plan with the specific modifications defining Restheniini.
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Habitat
Broad leaf forests (wet and dry), grasslands, and xeric , in order of importance based on geographic record associations.
Distribution
Neotropical region (86% of ), Nearctic region (~11% with larger species ranges), Mexican Transition Zone, Caribbean subregion, South American Transition Zone, and Amazonian, Chacoan, and Paranaense subregions. Absent from the Andean region except for P. nigrus in southern Patagonia. High in subtropical regions; tropical belt and high latitudes appear impoverished.
Similar Taxa
- Other Restheniini generaShare tribal characteristics and geographic distribution; Prepops distinguished by being the most -rich in the tribe with the broadest geographic range
- Other Mirinae generaSimilar general body plan; Prepops distinguished by tribal-level characters of Restheniini