Aneurus

Curtis, 1825

flat bugs

Aneurus is a of in the , containing at least 60 described . Members are characterized by their dorsoventrally flattened bodies and reduced . The genus has a long evolutionary , with fossil evidence extending back to the early Miocene in New Zealand. Aneurus species are primarily distributed in the Northern Hemisphere, with records from Europe, North America, and Russia, though some species occur in the Australasian region.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Aneurus: //əˈnʊərəs//

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Habitat

Members of this are typically associated with forested environments. Extant are often found under bark or in decaying wood, where they exploit fungal resources. The fossil record from Foulden Maar, New Zealand, indicates presence in lacustrine rainforest environments during the early Miocene.

Distribution

Widespread in the Northern Hemisphere with records from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Vermont (USA). Also present in Russia (Perm Region, Urals). Six extant occur in New Zealand. The has been present in the Australasian region since at least the early Miocene, as evidenced by fossil material from Foulden Maar, Otago.

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