Closterocoris amoenus

(Provancher, 1887)

Closterocoris amoenus is a of plant bug in the Miridae, distributed across Central America and North America. The species is distinguished from other Miridae by its slender, straplike parempodia with striated inner surfaces and a reduced, apomorphic apex. It has been recorded from Canada (Quebec), Mexico, and the United States (California).

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Closterocoris amoenus: /klɔstəroʊˈkɔrɪs əˈmiːnəs/

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Identification

Distinguished from nearly all other Miridae by its slender, straplike parempodia that are less robust than those of . The inner surface of the parempodia is striated. Additionally, C. amoenus possesses a reduced and apomorphic apex (the highest part of the body), which diverges from the typical of other Miridae .

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Distribution

Central America and North America. Specific records include Canada (Quebec), Mexico, and the United States (California).

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