Lopus decolor

(Fallen, 1807)

Lopus decolor is a plant bug in the Miridae, first described by Fallen in 1807. It has a notably broad geographic distribution spanning multiple continents, including native ranges in Africa, Europe, and Northern Asia, with established in North America and New Zealand. The species belongs to the large and diverse true order Hemiptera.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lopus decolor: //ˈloʊ.pəs ˈdɛ.kəˌlɔr//

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Distribution

Native to Africa, Europe, and Northern Asia (excluding China). Established in North America (recorded in Michigan, Oregon, West Virginia, Nova Scotia, and Quebec) and New Zealand (widely distributed). Specific European records include Austria, Britain, Corsica, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Macedonia, Russia (St. Petersburg), Spain, and Sweden.

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Capsus decolor by Fallen in 1807, later transferred to Lopus.

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