Oligotylus
Van Duzee, 1916
Species Guides
1Oligotylus is a of plant bugs in the Miridae, Phylinae, established by Van Duzee in 1916. in this genus are associated with coniferous plants in western North America. The genus was revised by Schuh in 2000, who described ten new species and clarified its taxonomic boundaries relative to the related genus Lepidargyrus.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Oligotylus can be distinguished from the related Lepidargyrus by genitalic and other morphological features detailed in Schuh (2000). The genus is characterized by features typical of Phylini, including the structure of the male genitalia and pretarsal claws. -level identification requires examination of male genitalia and other subtle morphological characters.
Habitat
Associated with coniferous vegetation in western North America.
Distribution
Western North America, including regions of the United States and Canada where coniferous forests occur.
Host Associations
- Coniferous plants - primary are associated with coniferous vegetation
Similar Taxa
- LepidargyrusSimilar and associations; distinguished by genitalic features and pretarsal claw structure as detailed in Schuh (2000)