Phytocoris breviusculus
Reuter, 1876
A plant bug in the Miridae described by Reuter in 1876. Records indicate presence in multiple U.S. states including Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Texas, and West Virginia. Like other Phytocoris , it is likely primarily plant-feeding with occasional predatory .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phytocoris breviusculus: //faɪ.toʊˈkɔːrɪs brɛ.viˈʊs.kjʊ.ləs//
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Texas, and West Virginia in the United States.
Similar Taxa
- Phytocoris spp.Other in the share gray or brown coloration and plant-feeding habits; species-level identification requires examination of genitalia or other fine morphological details.
- Orthotylus spp.Another of Miridae that visits lights at night and may be confused with Phytocoris in general appearance.
- Ceratocapsus spp.Similar mirid plant bugs that are common visitors to blacklights.