Dichrooscytus longirostris
Kelton, 1972
Dichrooscytus longirostris is a of plant bug in the Miridae, described by Kelton in 1972. It is one of nine new Dichrooscytus species described from North America in the same publication. The species is characterized by its elongated rostrum, as indicated by its specific epithet. Like other members of the , it is a small, soft-bodied true associated with vegetation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dichrooscytus longirostris: //daɪˌkroʊˈsɪtəs ˌlɒndʒɪˈrɒstrɪs//
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Identification
Distinguished from by its elongated rostrum, referenced in the specific epithet "longirostris." Male genitalia were illustrated in the original description and serve as diagnostic characters. Differentiated from other North American Dichrooscytus described in the same work, including D. brevirostris from Arizona (which has a shorter rostrum) and D. ochreus, D. rubromaculatus from California.
Distribution
Known from California, USA. Records indicate presence in North America with specific locality in California.
Similar Taxa
- Dichrooscytus brevirostrisDescribed in same publication from Arizona; distinguished by shorter rostrum
- Dichrooscytus ochreusAnother California described in same publication; differs in coloration
- Dichrooscytus rubromaculatusCalifornia described in same publication; distinguished by red maculations
- Dichrooscytus aztecusMexican (Puebla) described in same publication
- Dichrooscytus toltecusMexican (Puebla) described in same publication
- Dichrooscytus mexicanusMexican (Durango, Coahuila) described in same publication
- Dichrooscytus dentatusArizona described in same publication
- Dichrooscytus alpinusColorado described in same publication