Neurocolpus jessiae

Knight, 1934

Neurocolpus jessiae is a of plant bug in the Miridae, first described by Knight in 1934. It is known to feed on the developing fruits of Sambucus canadensis (American elderberry). The species has been documented across a broad range in eastern and central North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Neurocolpus jessiae: //nʊˈroʊkəlpəs ˈdʒɛsi.i//

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Distribution

Eastern and central North America. Documented in the United States from Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Texas, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Also recorded in Ontario, Canada.

Diet

Feeds on the developing fruits of Sambucus canadensis (American elderberry).

Host Associations

Sambucus canadensis - food sourcedeveloping fruits

More Details

Taxonomic history

Described by H.H. Knight in 1934. The epithet honors an individual named Jessiae, though the specific identity of this person is not documented in the available sources.