Ceratocapsus fuscosignatus
Knight, 1927
Ceratocapsus fuscosignatus is a of plant bug in the Miridae, first described by Knight in 1927. It is recorded from Florida, USA. As a member of the Ceratocapsus, it belongs to a group of mirid plant bugs that are frequently encountered at lights at night. The genus is diverse and species are often difficult to distinguish without detailed examination.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ceratocapsus fuscosignatus: /sɛˌrætoʊˈkæpsəs ˌfʌskoʊsɪɡˈneɪtəs/
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Identification
Members of the Ceratocapsus are small mirid plant bugs that can be confused with other genera in the , such as Orthotylus and Phytocoris. Specific identification of C. fuscosignatus requires examination of genitalic structures and other fine morphological details. The name "fuscosignatus" suggests dark or dusky markings, though this alone is insufficient for reliable identification.
Distribution
Recorded from Florida, USA. The Ceratocapsus has a broad distribution in North America, but specific locality records for this are sparse.
Similar Taxa
- Orthotylus spp.Similar small mirid plant bugs frequently found at lights; distinguished by different and pronotum proportions
- Phytocoris spp.Overlapping size range and use; Phytocoris are mostly gray or brown plant-feeders that occasionally prey on smaller insects
- Lygus spp.Common mirids at lights that may be confused due to general body plan similarity