Asciodema obsoleta

(Fieber, 1864)

Asciodema obsoleta is a Palearctic true in the Miridae. The has been recorded across parts of Europe, North Africa, and has been introduced to North America. It belongs to the plant bug family Miridae, one of the largest families of true bugs with predominantly phytophagous feeding habits.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Asciodema obsoleta: /ˌæʃioʊˈdɛmə ˌɒbsəˈliːtə/

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Distribution

Native to the Palearctic region. Documented occurrences include Britain, Corsica, Denmark, England, France, Italy, Macedonia, Morocco, and Sweden. The has been introduced to North America and is established there.

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Taxonomic note

The Asciodema is classified within the Miridae (plant bugs), a large and diverse of true bugs. The specific epithet 'obsoleta' was established by Fieber in 1864.

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