Irbisia mollipes

Van Duzee, 1917

plant bug

Irbisia mollipes is a of plant bug in the Miridae, first described by Van Duzee in 1917. It belongs to the Irbisia, commonly known as black grass bugs. The species is found in North America, with confirmed records from California.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Irbisia mollipes: /ɪrˈbɪziə ˈmɒlɪpiːz/

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Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from California, USA.

Similar Taxa

  • Irbisia (other species)Members of the Irbisia share the 'black grass bugs' and similar general .
  • Closterocoris ornatusBoth are Miridae plant bugs found in California, though this has distinct markings.
  • Lygus spp. in the Lygus are also common Miridae in California with similar plant-feeding habits, but differ in coloration and preferences.

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