Neolygus quercalbae

(Knight, 1917)

A plant bug in the Miridae, described from the northeastern United States. The epithet suggests an association with oak (Quercus) and white (alba), though specific relationships have not been formally documented. Like other members of Neolygus, it is presumed to be phytophagous.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Neolygus quercalbae: /ˌniː.oʊˈlaɪɡəs kwɜrˈkælbiː/

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Distribution

Northeastern United States; recorded from West Virginia.

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