Slaterocoris rubrofemoratus
Knight, 1968
Slaterocoris rubrofemoratus is a of plant bug in the Miridae, described by Knight in 1968. The specific epithet 'rubrofemoratus' refers to reddish , suggesting a distinctive coloration on the hind legs. It belongs to a of mirid bugs found in western North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Slaterocoris rubrofemoratus: //ˌsleɪtəroʊˈkɔrɪs ˌruːbroʊˌfɛmɔˈreɪtəs//
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Identification
The can potentially be distinguished from congeneric species by the reddish coloration of the , as indicated by its . Accurate identification likely requires examination of male genitalia structures, which are standard for distinguishing Slaterocoris species. Comparison with the original description by Knight (1968) would be necessary for definitive identification.
Appearance
Specific morphological details are not well documented in available sources. The name indicates reddish (thighs), which likely serves as a distinguishing color pattern. As a member of Miridae, it possesses the characteristics of a small to medium-sized body, membranous wings with reduced venation, and .
Distribution
Documented from the southwestern United States, specifically: Arizona, Nevada, California, Colorado, and Utah. The distribution spans arid and semi-arid regions of the western United States.
Similar Taxa
- Other Slaterocoris speciesCongeneric share similar body plans and occur in overlapping ranges in western North America; species-level identification requires detailed examination.
- Other Miridae in western North AmericaMany mirid share general appearance and preferences; reddish may help distinguish this species.
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'rubrofemoratus' combines Latin 'ruber' (red) and 'femoratus' (having thighs/), directly describing a presumed diagnostic color character of reddish hind legs.
Taxonomic history
Described by H.H. Knight in 1968, placing it within the diverse plant bug Slaterocoris, which contains numerous primarily distributed in western North America.