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Microplax albofasciata
Microplax albofasciata is a true bug in the family Oxycarenidae, native to the Mediterranean region and parts of western Europe. The species was first described by Costa 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.