Stenodema vicinum
(Provancher, 1872)
Stenodema vicinum is a of plant bug in the Miridae. It has been documented feeding on the grass blades of Muhlenbergia schreberi (nimblewill). This species has been implicated in causing "silver top" damage to grass seed crops. Members of the Stenodema are known to feed on grass stems by puncturing leaf .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stenodema vicinum: //ˌstɛnoʊˈdiːmə vaɪˈsɪnəm//
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Distribution
Recorded from Canada (Quebec, Newfoundland) and the United States (Colorado, Georgia, New York, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, New Jersey). The occurs in the Nearctic region.
Diet
Feeds on grass blades of Muhlenbergia schreberi (nimblewill). Feeding occurs by puncturing leaf of grass stems.
Host Associations
- Muhlenbergia schreberi - food sourcenimblewill; grass blades consumed
Human Relevance
Has been implicated in "silver top" damage to grass seed crops.
More Details
Taxonomic authority
First described by Provancher in 1872.