Deraeocoris poecilus

(McAtee, 1919)

Deraeocoris poecilus is a of plant bug in the Miridae, first described by McAtee in 1919. It belongs to a that includes both predatory and plant-feeding species. Records indicate presence in scattered localities across the United States including Georgia, Mississippi, Washington D.C., and Nevada.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Deraeocoris poecilus: //dɛˈreɪ.oʊˌkɔrɪs ˈpiːkɪləs//

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Distribution

Recorded from Georgia, Mississippi, Washington D.C., and Nevada in the United States. GBIF lists North America as present without further detail. Distribution records remain sparse and localized.

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Taxonomic Note

The specific epithet 'poecilus' (from Greek poikilos, meaning 'variegated' or 'spotted') likely refers to color pattern, though original description details are not provided in available sources.

Data Limitations

This has only 21 observations on iNaturalist and minimal published literature. Most biological and ecological information remains undocumented.