Pagasa pallipes

Stål, 1873

Pagasa pallipes is a small predatory true in the Nabidae (damsel bugs), Prostemmatinae. The was described by Stål in 1873 and has been recorded from Mexico and parts of North America. Members of the Pagasa are ground-dwelling with somewhat -like appearance.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pagasa pallipes: //paˈɡa.sa ˈpal.lɪ.peɪz//

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Identification

Pagasa can be distinguished from other damsel bugs (Nabidae) by their small, dark, ground-dwelling habit and somewhat -like appearance. They may be fully winged or have wings reduced to non-functional pads. The is placed in Prostemmatinae rather than Nabinae. Specific identification to species level requires examination of male genitalia (parameres).

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Habitat

Ground-dwelling; specific microhabitat requirements for P. pallipes are not documented.

Distribution

Mexico; North America; Caribbean. New records from Mexico have been documented in recent taxonomic revisions.

Similar Taxa

  • Pagasa confusaCongeneric in the same , requires examination of parameres for separation
  • Pagasa fuscaCongeneric with overlapping distribution in Mexico
  • Ground beetles (Carabidae)Similar -like appearance and ground-dwelling habit; true bugs can be distinguished by and

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