Microplax

Fieber, 1860

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Microplax is a of true bugs in the Oxycarenidae, established by Fieber in 1860. The genus includes native to the Mediterranean region, with at least one species, Microplax albofasciata, having expanded its range northward to the Channel Islands and Germany, and subsequently introduced to North America. The 2012 detection in California represents the first documented occurrence in the United States.

Microplax albofasciata 126435946 by Mehmet Akif Suna. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.Microplax albofasciata dorsal view by Verylargepotato. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.Microplax albofasciata side view by Verylargepotato. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

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How to pronounce Microplax: /maɪˈkroʊˌplæks/

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Distribution

Native to the Mediterranean region; extends north to the Channel Islands and Germany. Introduced to North America: first documented in California, United States in 2012.

Human Relevance

Microplax albofasciata has been recorded as an introduced in California, indicating potential establishment outside its native range. No specific economic or ecological impacts have been documented.

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