Irbisia brachycera
(Uhler, 1872)
Irbisia is a plant bug in the Miridae, first described by Uhler in 1872. It is known from western North America and Central America, with documented in California, Colorado, Utah, and Nebraska. A notable ecological association involves its use of Old World wheatgrasses (Thinopyrum spp.) as plants in Nebraska's saline wetlands.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Irbisia brachycera: /ɪrˈbɪsiə ˌbrækiˈsɪrə/
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Habitat
Saline wetlands in Nebraska. Specific microhabitat requirements beyond this are not documented.
Distribution
Western North America (California, Colorado, Utah) and Central America. Records indicate presence in the Western Nearctic region excluding Beringia.
Host Associations
- Thinopyrum spp. - plantOld World wheatgrasses (Poaceae) used as in Nebraska's saline wetlands
More Details
Original description
Originally described as Rhopalotomus brachycerus by Uhler in 1872, later transferred to Irbisia.
Taxonomic note
The specific epithet '' refers to short or wings (from Greek brachys = short, keras = horn/wing), though the original description context should be consulted for precise meaning.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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