Sthenarus rotermundi

(Scholtz, 1847)

Sthenarus rotermundi is a plant bug in the Miridae, first described by Scholtz in 1847. It has been recorded across Europe and has been introduced to North America, with established in the northeastern United States and Canada. The belongs to the Sthenarus, which contains phytophagous mirids associated with herbaceous vegetation.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Sthenarus rotermundi: //ˈstɛnɑˌɹʌs roʊtɛɹˈmʌndi//

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Distribution

Native to Europe, with records from Denmark, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Sweden. Introduced to North America, with established in New York, Vermont, Pennsylvania (USA), and Ontario (Canada). The African record requires verification and may represent a data entry error or misidentification.

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Taxonomic Notes

Authority sometimes cited as (Scholtz, 1846) in some databases, though 1847 is the accepted date. Basionym Capsus rotermundi Scholtz, 1847.

Distribution Data Quality

The African distribution record appears anomalous and is not supported by specific locality data; this may represent a database artifact rather than confirmed occurrence.