Lygus atriflavus

Knight, 1917

Lygus atriflavus is a of plant bug in the Miridae, first described by Knight in 1917. It is one of 34 recognized Lygus species in North America. Like other members of the Lygus, it belongs to a group of economically significant agricultural pests known for feeding on developing reproductive structures of crops.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lygus atriflavus: /ˈlaɪɡəs ˌætrɪˈfleɪvəs/

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Identification

males are illustrated in taxonomic keys for the Lygus. As a member of the Lygus genus, adults likely display the characteristic triangular scutellum on the , but specific distinguishing features for L. atriflavus from the provided sources are not detailed.

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Distribution

Recorded from western North America including: Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California Norte, Chihuahua), and United States (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada).

Similar Taxa

Lygus hesperusBoth are western North American Lygus ; L. hesperus is a major agricultural pest with overlapping geographic range
Lygus lineolarisWidespread North American Lygus ; identification requires careful examination of male genitalia and coloration patterns