Neocapsus leviscutatus
Knight, 1925
Neocapsus leviscutatus is a of plant bug in the Miridae, described by Knight in 1925. Originally described as a of Neocapsus cuneatus, it is now recognized as a full species. The species is known from a limited number of records in the southeastern United States. Like other mirids, it belongs to the diverse group of true bugs characterized by .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neocapsus leviscutatus: /ˌniːoʊˈkæpsəs ˌlɛvɪskuˈtɑːtəs/
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Identification
Distinguished from the nominate form Neocapsus cuneatus cuneatus by subtle differences in scutellar ; the epithet "leviscutatus" (smooth scutellum) refers to relatively smoother scutellar surface. Separation from other Neocapsus requires examination of male genitalia and detailed comparison of habitus.
Distribution
Southeastern United States: recorded from Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas.
Similar Taxa
- Neocapsus cuneatusFormerly considered as a ; differs in scutellar texture and subtle genitalic characters.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Neocapsus cuneatus leviscutatus Knight, 1925, and later elevated to status.