Parthenicus juniperi
(Heidemann, 1892)
Parthenicus juniperi is a of plant bug in the Miridae. It is found in North America, with records from the eastern United States, Bermuda, and Ontario, Canada. The species was originally described as Psallus juniperi by Heidemann in 1892.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Parthenicus juniperi: //pɑːrˈθɛnɪkəs dʒuːˈnɪpəri//
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Distribution
Eastern United States (Georgia, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin), Bermuda, and Ontario, Canada. GBIF records indicate presence across North America broadly.
Host Associations
- Juniperus - unknown epithet 'juniperi' suggests possible association with juniper, but this has not been confirmed
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Nomenclature
Originally described as Psallus juniperi Heidemann, 1892 before transfer to Parthenicus.