Orthotylus submarginatus
(Say, 1832)
Orthotylus submarginatus is a of plant bug in the Miridae, first described by Thomas Say in 1832. It belongs to the Orthotylinae and is part of a large of mirid bugs. The species has been documented in eastern North America, with records from West Virginia and surrounding regions. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with vegetation and may be attracted to lights at night.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Orthotylus submarginatus: /ɔrˈθɒtɪləs sʌbmɑːrˈdʒɪnətəs/
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Identification
Members of the Orthotylus can be distinguished from other mirid plant bugs by their generally slender body form and specific antennal and genitalic characteristics, though -level identification requires examination of male genitalia or detailed morphological analysis. Orthotylus submarginatus specifically may be recognized by subtle coloration and structural features described in the original description, though these are not readily summarized in available sources. It may be confused with other Orthotylus species, particularly in the eastern United States where multiple occur.
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Distribution
Eastern United States; specifically recorded from West Virginia. The is present in North America with distribution records indicating occurrence in the eastern portion of the continent.
Behavior
Has been observed visiting blacklights at night, a documented for Orthotylus generally in the eastern United States.
Similar Taxa
- Other Orthotylus species in the eastern United States share similar body plans and general appearance, requiring careful examination for -level identification.
- Phytocoris speciesAnother of Miridae commonly found at lights; Phytocoris are usually gray or brown and mostly plant-feeding, overlapping in and detection method with Orthotylus.
- Ceratocapsus speciesSmall mirid bugs that are also typical visitors to blacklights and may be confused with Orthotylus in general appearance.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Capsus submarginatus by Thomas Say in 1832, the was later transferred to the Orthotylus.
Observation records
As of available data, iNaturalist documents 66 observations of this , indicating it is documented but not extensively reported in citizen science databases.