Saileria irrorata
T. Henry, 1976
Saileria irrorata is a of plant bug in the Miridae, described by T. Henry in 1976. It is a small true known from scattered records across the eastern and southeastern United States. As a member of the plant bug family, it is presumed to feed on plant fluids, though specific associations remain undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Saileria irrorata: //saɪˈlɛəriə ɪˈrɔːrɑːtə//
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Distribution
Recorded from Florida, Indiana, Mississippi, and West Virginia in the United States. The is considered present in North America broadly, though precise range boundaries are poorly defined due to limited collection records.
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Taxonomic History
The Saileria was established to honor the American entomologist Elmer Sailer. Saileria irrorata was described by Thomas J. Henry in 1976, making it a relatively recently described compared to many other North American mirids.