Henrylygus
Schwartz & Foottit, 1998
Species Guides
1Henrylygus is a small of plant bugs in the Miridae, established by Schwartz & Foottit in 1998. The genus contains two described : H. nubilus and H. ultranubilus. Both species were originally described under different genera (Lygus and Lygocoris respectively) and later transferred to Henrylygus. The genus belongs to the large and diverse mirid fauna of North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Henrylygus: //ˈhɛn.ɹi.laɪ.ɡəs//
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Distribution
North America; the two described are known from the United States and Canada.
Similar Taxa
- LygusHenrylygus were originally described as Lygus; separated based on genitalic and other morphological characters.
- LygocorisH. ultranubilus was originally described as Lygocoris ultranubilus; Henrylygus distinguished by male genitalia structure.