Opistheurista clandestina
(Van Duzee, 1915)
Opistheurista clandestina is a of plant bug in the Miridae, first described by Van Duzee in 1915. It belongs to the suborder Heteroptera, the true bugs with . The species has been recorded across multiple states in the eastern and central United States. Like other mirids, it is likely associated with vegetation, though specific plants and ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Opistheurista clandestina: /o.pis.θeuˈris.ta klanˈdɛs.ti.na/
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Distribution
Recorded from the United States: Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Ohio, Wisconsin, and New York. GBIF data also indicates presence in North America broadly.
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Taxonomic Note
The Opistheurista is a small group within Miridae. Opistheurista clandestina was originally described by Van Duzee in 1915. The specific epithet 'clandestina' suggests a cryptic or hidden nature, possibly alluding to its inconspicuous appearance or habits.
Data Limitations
This has only 24 observations on iNaturalist and limited published literature. Most aspects of its —including plants, seasonal activity, and morphological diagnostic features—remain undocumented in accessible sources.