Reuteroscopus
Kirkaldy, 1905
Species Guides
5A of plant bugs in the Miridae, comprising over 50 described distributed across North, Central, and South America. Members are small true bugs with typical of the family. The genus was established by Kirkaldy in 1905 and represents a diverse lineage within the Cimicomorpha.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Reuteroscopus: /rɔɪˌtɛroʊˈskoʊpəs/
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Distribution
North America, Central America, and South America.
Similar Taxa
- PhytocorisBoth are Miridae found in similar ; Phytocoris are usually gray or brown and mostly plant-feeding, whereas Reuteroscopus includes more distinctive species like the R. ornatus.
- OrthotylusAnother Miridae commonly found at lights; Orthotylus are generally less than Reuteroscopus ornatus.
- CeratocapsusMiridae with similar size and preferences; distinguished from Reuteroscopus by different body proportions and coloration patterns.
- LygusClosely related Miridae including agricultural pests; Lygus are generally more robust and economically significant than most Reuteroscopus species.