Geocoris nanus

Barber, 1935

big-eyed bug

Geocoris nanus is a small predatory true in the Geocoridae, commonly known as big-eyed bugs. The was described by Barber in 1935. Like other members of the Geocoris, it is recognized as a beneficial insect in agricultural systems, serving as a natural enemy of various crop pests. The species is distributed in North America, with records from the United States.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Geocoris nanus: /d͡ʒiːˈɒkəˌrɪs ˈneɪnəs/

These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.

Distribution

United States (North America). Distribution records cite Slater (1964) for USA occurrence.

Ecological Role

Member of Geocoris, which are recognized natural enemies of agricultural insect pests. in this genus serve as that help suppress pest in crop systems.

Human Relevance

Potentially beneficial for biological pest control in agricultural settings, given the documented role of Geocoris as natural enemies of crop pests.

Tags

Sources and further reading