Phytocoris cercocarpi

Knight, 1928

Phytocoris cercocarpi is a of plant bug in the Miridae, described by Knight in 1928. The species epithet 'cercocarpi' indicates an association with Cercocarpus (mountain mahogany), a of woody shrubs in the Rosaceae family. This species is part of the large and diverse genus Phytocoris, which contains numerous plant-feeding mirid bugs.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phytocoris cercocarpi: /ˌfaɪtoʊˈkɔːrɪs ˌsɜːrkoʊˈkɑːrpaɪ/

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Distribution

Recorded from Colorado, USA. The name suggests occurrence in regions where Cercocarpus plants are found, which includes mountainous areas of western North America.

Diet

Presumably feeds on Cercocarpus (mountain mahogany), based on the specific epithet. Phytocoris species are generally phytophagous, feeding on plant sap.

Host Associations

Cercocarpus - plantInferred from epithet 'cercocarpi'