Bryocorinae

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Bryocorinae: /ˌbraɪ.oʊˈkɔr.aɪˌni/

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Summary

Bryocorinae is a subfamily of bugs in the family Miridae, recognized for their distinctive morphological characteristics such as tarsi and hemelytral structures. They are diverse globally, with many genera identified in various tribes.

Physical Characteristics

Recognized by the combination of 3-segmented tarsi, pulvilli attached at base of claw (sometimes difficult to see), the often distally thickened tarsi, or if slender, with tiny, indistinct claws. Eccritotarsines usually have only one closed cell on the hemelytral membrane.

Identification Tips

Look for the characteristic tarsal structure and hemelytral membrane configuration; should have 3 segments in the tarsi.

Distribution

~200 genera worldwide, with approximately 20 genera in North America.

Tags

• subfamily
• Bryocorinae
• Miridae
• bugs
• hemiptera