Lygus shulli

Knight, 1941

Lygus shulli is a of plant bug in the Miridae, first described by Knight in 1941. It belongs to the economically significant Lygus, whose members are major agricultural pests of cotton, strawberries, and other crops. The species occurs in and western regions of North America. Like other Lygus species, it possesses and is associated with herbaceous vegetation.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lygus shulli: /ˈlaɪɡəs ˈʃʌli/

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Distribution

and western North America. Documented occurrences include British Columbia, Alberta, Newfoundland, Wyoming, Colorado, Idaho, Washington, and California.

Similar Taxa

  • Lygus lineolarisBoth are North American Lygus ; L. lineolaris () is the most widespread and economically damaging species in the , distinguished by distribution and preferences
  • Lygus hesperusBoth western North American Lygus ; L. hesperus (western ) is a major cotton pest in the western United States, overlapping in range with L. shulli
  • Lygus elisusAnother western North American in the same ; requires examination of male genitalia and coloration patterns for definitive separation

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