Dichrooscytus elegans

Heidemann, 1892

Dichrooscytus elegans is a of plant bug in the Miridae. It has been recorded from eastern North America, including Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Mississippi, and Ontario, Canada. The species was originally described by Heidemann in 1892. Male genitalia have been illustrated in taxonomic literature, and plant associations have been documented.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dichrooscytus elegans: /daɪˈkrəʊəˌskaɪtəs ˈɛlɪɡənz/

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Identification

Identification requires examination of male genitalia. The has been redescribed in taxonomic literature with illustrations of diagnostic genital structures. It is distinguished from congeneric species by characters of the male genitalia.

Distribution

Eastern North America. Documented occurrences include Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Mississippi (USA), and Ontario (Canada). GBIF records indicate presence in eastern USA and Canada.

Similar Taxa

  • Dichrooscytus minutusA congeneric described from New Mexico, distinguished by male genitalia characters.
  • Dichrooscytus flagitiosusA congeneric described from New Mexico, distinguished by male genitalia characters.
  • Dichrooscytus taosensisA congeneric described from New Mexico, distinguished by male genitalia characters.
  • Dichrooscytus texanusA congeneric described from Texas, distinguished by male genitalia characters.

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Taxonomic history

The was redescribed by Schwartz in 1972 in a paper that also described four new Dichrooscytus species from New Mexico and Texas.

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