Lygus bradleyi

Knight, 1917

Lygus bradleyi is a of plant bug in the Miridae, described by Knight in 1917. It is one of 34 recognized species of Lygus in North America. The species is part of a that contains significant agricultural pests, though specific economic impacts of L. bradleyi are not well documented in available literature.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lygus bradleyi: //ˈlaɪɡəs ˈbrædli.aɪ//

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Identification

males can be identified using the key provided in the North American Lygus revision. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing L. bradleyi from are not extracted from available sources; full examination of the original description and illustrations would be required for definitive identification.

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Distribution

North America: Canada (British Columbia); United States (California, Oregon, Washington).

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Taxonomic Status

Lygus bradleyi is currently recognized as a valid . It was included in the 1975 revision of North American Lygus bugs, which redescribed species and provided distribution maps and plant information.