Plagiognathus brunneus
(Provancher, 1872)
Plagiognathus brunneus is a of plant bug in the Miridae, order Hemiptera. It was originally described as Lygus brunneus by Provancher in 1872 and later transferred to the Plagiognathus. The species is known from North America, with records from Quebec, Colorado, and Wyoming.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Plagiognathus brunneus: //ˌpleɪ.dʒi.oʊˈɡneɪ.θəs ˈbrʌn.i.əs//
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Distribution
North America. Documented from Canada (Quebec), USA (Colorado, Wyoming), and western Canada. Records indicate presence in temperate North America and the Nearctic region.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described by Provancher in 1872 as Lygus brunneus, this was subsequently transferred to the Plagiognathus. The specific epithet 'brunneus' (Latin for 'brown') likely refers to the coloration of the species.