Reuteria irrorata

(Say, 1832)

A plant bug in the Miridae, native to North America with introduced in Europe. The is characterized by its mottled or speckled appearance, as suggested by its specific epithet 'irrorata' (meaning sprinkled or speckled). Limited ecological information is available for this species.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Reuteria irrorata: /reʊˈtɛriə ɪˈroʊrɑtə/

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Distribution

Native to North America, with records from the eastern and midwestern United States including Indiana, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. Introduced to Europe with established in Italy and Slovakia.

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