Tropidosteptes quercicola

(Johnston, 1939)

Oak Catkin Mirid

Tropidosteptes quercicola is a of plant bug in the Miridae, commonly known as the oak catkin mirid. It is native to North America and is associated with oak trees. The species was first described by Johnston in 1939. It is one of the more frequently observed mirid species in its range, with over 3,000 documented observations.

Tropidosteptes quercicola by Annika Lindqvist. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tropidosteptes quercicola: /ˌtrɒpɪdoʊˈstɛptiːz ˌkwɜːrsəˈkoʊlə/

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Distribution

North America; recorded from Texas and other parts of the United States.

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