Irbisia sericans
(Stål, 1858)
black grass bug
Irbisia sericans is a of plant bug in the Miridae. It is widely distributed across Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. The species is commonly known as a 'black grass bug' and belongs to a associated with grass-feeding habits. Like other mirids, it possesses typical of true bugs.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Irbisia sericans: /ɪrˈbɪziə ˈsɛrɪˌkænz/
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Habitat
Associated with grassland and herbaceous vegetation, consistent with the 'black grass bug' and -level .
Distribution
Europe; Northern Asia (excluding China); North America including Alaska (Sitka), western North America, and the Russian Far East (Sakhalin Island, Kurile Islands, northeastern Russia).
Diet
Presumed to feed on grasses and herbaceous plants based on and association, though specific records are not documented.
Similar Taxa
- Other Irbisia speciesSame , likely similar grass-associated habits and
- Lygus spp.Both are Miridae with similar plant-feeding habits; Lygus are with broader ranges
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Leptomerocoris sericans by Stål in 1858, later transferred to Irbisia.