Lygocoris deraeocorides
Knight, 1925
Lygocoris deraeocorides is a of plant bug in the Miridae, first described by Knight in 1925. It belongs to a of predominantly green mirids found primarily in temperate regions. The species is known from North America, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in the literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lygocoris deraeocorides: /laɪˌɡoʊˈkɔːrɪs dəˌriːoʊˌkɔːrˈaɪdiːz/
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'deraeocorides' suggests morphological resemblance to members of the Deraeocoris, a related mirid genus with which Lygocoris shares the tribe Mirini. This naming convention, common in early 20th century , indicates Knight likely observed superficial similarities in body form or coloration when establishing the .