Reuteroscopus nicholi
(Knight, 1930)
Reuteroscopus nicholi is a of plant bug in the Miridae, first described by Knight in 1930. The Reuteroscopus is known for distinctive, often species that are typical visitors to blacklights. This species is found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Like other mirids, it is a true with .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Reuteroscopus nicholi: /ˌruːtəroʊˈskoʊpəs ˈnɪkəli/
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Identification
Members of the Reuteroscopus are described as "distinctive" among mirid plant bugs. The genus is characterized by or unusual that sets it apart from other mirid genera such as Phytocoris, Orthotylus, Ceratocapsus, and Lygus. Specific diagnostic features for R. nicholi are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Recorded from Arizona, USA and Mexico. Distribution spans Middle America and North America.
Behavior
Has been observed as a visitor to blacklights at night, a common among mirid plant bugs.
Similar Taxa
- Reuteroscopus ornatusCongeneric also described as distinctive and a typical blacklight visitor; both share the appearance characteristic of the
- Phytocoris spp.Sympatric mirid plant bugs that are gray or brown and mostly plant-feeding, but lack the distinctive of Reuteroscopus
- Orthotylus spp.Sympatric mirid plant bugs that share blacklight attraction but differ in general
- Ceratocapsus spp.Sympatric mirid plant bugs found in similar but morphologically distinct from Reuteroscopus
- Lygus spp.Common mirid plant bugs that may co-occur but lack the distinctive features of Reuteroscopus