Trigonotylus uhleri
(Reuter, 1876)
Trigonotylus uhleri is a of plant bug in the Miridae, first described by Reuter in 1876. It belongs to a of grass-inhabiting mirids that has been taxonomically revised for North America. The species is known from the eastern and regions of North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trigonotylus uhleri: /ˌtrɪɡəˈnɒtɪləs ˈʌhləri/
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Identification
Trigonotylus uhleri can be distinguished from other North American Trigonotylus using the key provided in the revision by Kelton (1971), which includes illustrations of male genitalia. Specific diagnostic features for this species are not detailed in the available source material.
Habitat
Associated with grassy ; specific microhabitat preferences for T. uhleri are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Eastern North America: recorded from Virginia, Massachusetts, and New York; also occurs in North America.
Similar Taxa
- Trigonotylus ruficornisFormerly confused with T. uhleri; clarified in Kelton's 1971 revision
- Other Trigonotylus speciesRequires careful examination of male genitalia for definitive identification per the North American revision
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Callimiris uhleri by Reuter in 1876; later transferred to Trigonotylus. The was redescribed and its distribution clarified in Kelton's 1971 revision of North American Trigonotylus.