Micracanthia humilis

(Say, 1832)

shore bug

Micracanthia humilis is a of shore bug in the Saldidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1832. The species has a broad geographic distribution spanning the Caribbean Sea, Central America, North America, Oceania, and South America. As a member of the shore bug family, it inhabits marginal aquatic environments. The species is represented by 31 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is documented but not frequently encountered.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Micracanthia humilis: //ˌmaɪ.krəˈkæn.θi.ə ˈhjuː.mɪ.lɪs//

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Habitat

Shore bugs in the Saldidae are associated with marginal aquatic including shorelines, stream banks, and wetland edges. The specific microhabitat preferences of M. humilis have not been documented.

Distribution

Caribbean Sea; Central America; North America; Oceania; South America. Distribution records from GBIF confirm presence across these broad regions.

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Taxonomic note

The was first described by Thomas Say in 1832, making it one of the earlier described species in the Micracanthia.

Observation frequency

As of the data available, the has 31 documented observations on iNaturalist, suggesting it is either genuinely uncommon, under-recorded, or occupies that are infrequently surveyed by naturalists.