Wild Onion Mirid

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Metriorrhynchomiris dislocatus: /mɛtri.oˌrɪŋkoʊˈmaɪrɪs dɪsloʊˈkeɪtəs/

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Summary

Metriorrhynchomiris dislocatus, commonly known as the Wild Onion Mirid, is a variable species of plant bug in the family Miridae that primarily feeds on various plants, prominently found across North America.

Physical Characteristics

6-7 mm in size, extremely variable in appearance with some specimens having the entire elytra black except for the costal margin and base of the radial vein.

Identification Tips

Look for variable coloration and size between specimens; the distinct coloration of elytra can aid in identification.

Habitat

Found predominantly in various plant habitats where its food sources grow.

Distribution

North America, specifically from Quebec and Alberta to Florida and Texas, but absent from the coastal plains of Louisiana, Florida, and North Carolina.

Diet

Feeding primarily on several plant species including false Solomon's seal (Maianthemum racemosum), wild cranes-bill (Geranium maculatum), hare figwort (Scrophularia lanceolata), and occasionally blue cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides). Very common on wild onion (Allium).

Ecosystem Role

As a herbivore, it plays a role in the plant community, potentially affecting plant health and competition.

Tags

• plant bug
• Miridae
• Metriorrhynchomiris
• North America
• Wild Onion Mirid