Tytthus balli
(Knight, 1931)
Tytthus balli is a of plant bug in the Miridae, described by Knight in 1931. It belongs to the Tytthus, which comprises small predatory mirids known for feeding on mite . The species has been recorded from Florida and Texas in the United States. Like other members of its genus, it likely plays a role in of pest mites in agricultural and natural systems.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tytthus balli: /ˈtɪθəs ˈbəli/
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Distribution
Recorded from Florida and Texas, United States. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in North America.
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Taxonomic note
Tytthus balli should not be confused with other named 'balli' in honor of Dr. George E. Ball, including Nototylus balli (Ball's strange-combed , Carabidae) and Antarctotrechus balli (Ball's Antarctic Tundra Beetle, Carabidae). The specific epithet in Tytthus balli refers to a different honoree or origin, as the was described in 1931, long before Dr. Ball's career.