Phytocoris antennalis
Reuter, 1909
Phytocoris antennalis is a plant bug in the Miridae, order Hemiptera. It was described by Reuter in 1909 and is known from North America, with records from the northeastern United States including Maine, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. Like other members of the Phytocoris, it is likely a plant-feeding species with occasional predatory .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phytocoris antennalis: /faɪˌtoʊkɔˈrɪs æntəˈneɪlɪs/
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Identification
in the Phytocoris are typically recognized by their elongated body form and often gray or brown coloration. Phytocoris antennalis can be distinguished from other Phytocoris species by antennal characteristics, as suggested by its species epithet. Specific diagnostic features for this species require examination of genitalia and detailed morphological comparison with .
Distribution
North America. Documented from the northeastern United States: Maine, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C.
Similar Taxa
- Phytocoris spp.Other in the same share similar body plan and coloration; antennal structure and genitalia are required for definitive separation.
- Orthotylus spp.Another of Miridae with similar gray-brown plant bug appearance; differs in structure and genitalia.
- Ceratocapsus spp.Similar-sized mirids that co-occur in the same ; distinguished by pronotal and antennal features.