Cyrtopeltocoris ajo

Knight, 1968

Cyrtopeltocoris ajo is a of plant bug in the Miridae, described by Knight in 1968. It belongs to a of mirid bugs associated with desert vegetation. The species is known only from Arizona, with the specific epithet referencing the town of Ajo, located in the Sonoran Desert region of the state.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cyrtopeltocoris ajo: /ˌsɜːrtoʊpɛltəˈkɔːrɪs ˈɑːhoʊ/

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Distribution

Known only from Arizona, USA. The type locality is associated with the town of Ajo in Pima County, situated in the Sonoran Desert.

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Etymology

The specific epithet 'ajo' refers to the town of Ajo, Arizona, near the type locality.

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