Slaterocoris stygicus
(Say, 1832)
Slaterocoris stygicus is a small plant bug in the Miridae, originally described as Capsus stygicus by Thomas Say in 1832. It is one of approximately 50 in the Slaterocoris, which is primarily Nearctic in distribution. The species has been documented across a broad geographic range in eastern and western North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Slaterocoris stygicus: /ˈsleɪ.təˌrɔː.kɔːr.ɪs ˈstɪdʒ.ɪ.kus/
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Distribution
Documented from Canada and the United States, with records from Georgia, Indiana, Mississippi, New York, Washington, West Virginia, and Vermont. The occurs across both eastern and western regions of North America.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described by Thomas Say in 1832 as Capsus stygicus, later transferred to the Slaterocoris. The basionym Capsus stygicus is preserved in nomenclatural records.
Observation Frequency
As of source date, the has relatively few documented observations (19 records on iNaturalist), suggesting it may be underreported, locally distributed, or difficult to detect.