Megaloceroea
Fieber, 1858
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1Megaloceroea is a of plant bugs ( Miridae, Mirinae, tribe Stenodemini) containing at least three described . The genus has a Holarctic distribution and is distinguished from related Neotropical genera by genitalia characters. Species include M. punctata, M. recticornis, and M. rubicunda.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Megaloceroea: //ˌmɛɡəloʊˈsɛriə//
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Identification
Distinguished from the Neotropical Cynodonmiris and Dolichomiris by characters of the male and female genitalia. The Holarctic distribution contrasts with the primarily Neotropical ranges of these related genera.
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Distribution
Holarctic. Records include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the United States (Vermont).
Similar Taxa
- CynodonmirisNeotropical in tribe Stenodemini; distinguished from Megaloceroea by genitalia characters and geographic distribution.
- DolichomirisNeotropical in tribe Stenodemini; distinguished from Megaloceroea by genitalia characters and geographic distribution.
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Species diversity
Three are recognized: Megaloceroea punctata Knight, M. recticornis (Geoffroy in Fourcroy, 1785), and M. rubicunda Schmidt.
Taxonomic history
The was established by Fieber in 1858. It has been subject to comparative study with related Stenodemini genera based on genital .