Geocoris howardi

Montandon, 1908

big-eyed bug

Geocoris howardi is a of big-eyed bug in the Geocoridae. It is native to North America. Members of the Geocoris are recognized for their ecological role as of agricultural insect pests. The species was described by Montandon in 1908.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Geocoris howardi: /ˌdʒiːoʊˈkɔːrɪs ˈhaʊədi/

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Distribution

North America. Records from the United States (Slater 1964).

Ecological Role

Members of the Geocoris serve as natural enemies of agricultural insect pests. In management for , planting of non-crop vegetation such as red clover has been observed to increase concentrations of Geocoris , which in turn contribute to pest suppression in crop systems.

Human Relevance

Geocoris are utilized in strategies as agents. management practices that enhance of big-eyed bugs can reduce reliance on chemical in agricultural systems.

Similar Taxa

Geocoris punctipesAnother North American big-eyed bug in the same , similarly employed as a in agricultural biocontrol contexts
Other Geocoris speciesShare the 'big-eyed bug' and similar general ; -level identification requires detailed examination

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Taxonomic note

Catalogue of Life lists this as a synonym, while GBIF and NCBI list it as accepted. iNaturalist records indicate limited observation data (3 observations as of source date).