Lygidea

Reuter, 1875

Species Guides

Lygidea is a of plant bugs in the Miridae. The genus contains approximately 10 described . One species, *Lygidea mendax*, is commonly known as the apple red bug and has been documented as a pest of apple trees. The genus was established by Reuter in 1875.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lygidea: //lɪˈdʒaɪdiə//

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Identification

Members of Lygidea can be distinguished from other Miridae by features of the male genitalia, particularly the structure of the vesica and parameres. -level identification requires examination of these characters. The genus is placed in the Mirinae based on morphological characteristics.

Distribution

of Lygidea are recorded from North America. Specific distribution data varies by species: *Lygidea mendax* and *Lygidea rosacea* are known from the Pacific Northwest and western North America, while *Lygidea rubecula* has been recorded from eastern North America.

Host Associations

Malus - Lygidea mendax (apple red bug) feeds on apple trees

Human Relevance

*Lygidea mendax*, the apple red bug, has been documented as an agricultural pest causing damage to apple fruit in western North America. The feeding damage results in blemishes that reduce market value.

Similar Taxa

LygusBoth are of plant bugs in Miridae with similar general body form; distinguished by male genitalic structures and associations

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Taxonomic Note

Authority dates vary in sources: Reuter 1875 (NCBI), 1879 (GBIF). The Lygidea is part of the large and diverse plant bug Miridae, which contains over 10,000 described .