Mecomma antennatum

Steyskal, 1973

Mecomma antennatum is a of plant bug in the Miridae, described by Steyskal in 1973. It is currently treated as a synonym of Mecomma antennata. The species is known from California, USA. As a member of the Miridae, it belongs to a large family of true bugs commonly known as plant bugs or leaf bugs.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Mecomma antennatum: /mɛˈkɒmə ænˈtɛnætəm/

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Distribution

Known from California, USA. GBIF records indicate presence in North America with specific locality data from California.

Similar Taxa

  • Mecomma antennataMecomma antennatum is currently treated as a synonym of Mecomma antennata, indicating these names refer to the same taxonomic entity.

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Taxonomic status

Mecomma antennatum is listed as a synonym of Mecomma antennata in both GBIF and Catalogue of Life. The accepted name appears to be Mecomma antennata (note the feminine ending -a, matching the gender of the Mecomma, which is feminine).

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