Oligotylus ceanothi
Schuh, 2000
Oligotylus ceanothi is a of plant bug in the Miridae, described by Schuh in 2000. The species is associated with Ceanothus plants, as indicated by its specific epithet. It occurs in western North America, with documented records from the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Like other members of the Oligotylus, it is likely a phytophagous insect feeding on plant tissues.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oligotylus ceanothi: /ˌoʊlɪˈɡoʊtɪləs siːəˈnoʊθaɪ/
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Habitat
Associated with Ceanothus shrubs in arid and semi-arid regions of western North America.
Distribution
Mexico: Baja California Norte; USA: Arizona, California, Oregon.
Host Associations
- Ceanothus - plantSpecific epithet 'ceanothi' indicates association with this plant