Peritropis husseyi
Knight, 1923
Peritropis husseyi is a of plant bug in the Miridae, described by Knight in 1923. It is a small true in the suborder Heteroptera, placing it among the predatory and plant-feeding mirids. The Peritropis is a modestly diverse group within the Miridae, with species distributed primarily in North America. P. husseyi appears to be a relatively poorly documented species with limited observational records.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Peritropis husseyi: /ˌpɛrɪˈtroʊpɪs ˈhʌsiˌaɪ/
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Distribution
Eastern and central United States. Documented from Michigan, Arkansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia.
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Taxonomic Note
The Peritropis is placed in the Miridae (plant bugs), which is the largest family within the Heteroptera. The infraorder Cimicomorpha, to which Miridae belongs, includes many predatory and phytophagous . The specific epithet 'husseyi' likely honors an individual, possibly an entomologist or collector associated with the .