Teloleuca
Reuter, 1912
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2Teloleuca is a of shore bugs in the Saldidae, established by Reuter in 1912. The genus comprises approximately five described . Members of this genus are true bugs (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) within the infraorder Leptopodomorpha. Shore bugs in this family are generally associated with moist near water bodies.
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How to pronounce Teloleuca: /ˌtɛloʊˈljuːkə/
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Distribution
Distribution records from GBIF indicate presence in Norway (NO) and Sweden (SE), suggesting a Palearctic distribution with current records limited to northern Europe.
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Taxonomic authority
The was described by Odo Reuter in 1912, a prominent Finnish entomologist known for his work on Heteroptera.
Species diversity
Approximately five are currently described in the , though this number may be subject to revision with further taxonomic study.
Observation scarcity
The is rarely encountered, with only 7 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of the data cutoff, indicating either genuine rarity, cryptic habits, or under-sampling of its preferred .