Microplax albofasciata
(Costa, 1847)
Microplax albofasciata is a true in the Oxycarenidae, native to the Mediterranean region and parts of western Europe. The was first described by in 1847 and has been documented across southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It was first recorded in North America in California in 2012, representing a recent range expansion. The specific epithet 'albofasciata' refers to a white banded pattern characteristic of this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Microplax albofasciata: /ˌmaɪkroʊˈplæks ˌælboʊˌfæsiˈeɪtə/
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Distribution
Native to the Mediterranean basin and western Europe, with documented occurrence in Albania, Bulgaria, Corsica, Crete, Crimea, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Jersey (Channel Islands), Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, and former Yugoslavia. North African and Middle Eastern records include Algeria, Israel, Syria, and Turkey. Introduced to the United States, with first detection in California in 2012.
Human Relevance
First detected in California in 2012, representing a non-native establishment in North America. The ecological or economic impacts of this introduction have not been documented.