Bolteria luteifrons
Knight, 1921
Bolteria luteifrons is a of plant bug in the Miridae, first described by Knight in 1921. It is one of several North American species in the Bolteria, which are small predatory or phytophagous true bugs. The species has been documented across eastern and central North America, with Canadian records confirmed in Ontario. Male genitalia has been illustrated in taxonomic revisions to aid species identification.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bolteria luteifrons: /boʊˈlɪəriə ˌluːtiˈfrɒnz/
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Identification
Distinguished from congeneric by male genitalia ; specific diagnostic characters include features of the and parameres as illustrated in Kelton (1972). The species name 'luteifrons' (yellow forehead) may refer to coloration of the region, though this requires verification.
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Distribution
Eastern and central North America: Canada (Ontario), United States (Maine, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, Missouri, Iowa, Arkansas).
Similar Taxa
- Bolteria arizonaeCongeneric in western North America; distinguished by geographic range and male genitalia structure.
- Bolteria atricornisCongeneric from New Mexico; distinguished by antennal coloration and male genitalia.
- Bolteria scutataCongeneric from California; distinguished by scutal and male genitalia.
- Bolteria scutellataCongeneric from California; distinguished by scutellum structure and male genitalia.
- Bolteria mexicanaCongeneric from Mexico; southern distribution distinguishes it from B. luteifrons.