Knightomiris distinctus
(Knight, 1917)
A small plant bug in the Miridae, originally described as Lygus distinctus by Knight in 1917 and later transferred to the Knightomiris in 1973. The genus was established based on distinctive morphological features including male genitalia structure. This belongs to a large family of true bugs commonly known as plant bugs or capsid bugs.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Knightomiris distinctus: //ˌnaɪtoʊˈmaɪrɪs dɪˈstɪŋktəs//
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Identification
Distinguished from related Lygus by features of the male genitalia, which were diagnostic for establishing the separate Knightomiris. and diagnostic characters were figured in the original 1973 description. Specific external morphological differences from are not detailed in available sources.
Distribution
Recorded from Arizona, USA, with additional distribution records noted in the 1973 taxonomic revision. Present in Middle America and North America broadly. The 19 iNaturalist observations suggest it occurs in the southwestern United States, though specific details are not documented.
Similar Taxa
- Lygus speciesFormerly classified within Lygus; separated based on male genitalia and other diagnostic features established in the 1973 revision. Knightomiris is now considered .